ZURICH – FIFA has officially released the detailed match schedule for the 2026 World Cup, the first edition to feature 48 teams across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The announcement confirmed that the grand final will take place at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey), while the opening match will return to the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Brazil’s Road to the “Hexa”
The Brazilian National Team has been drawn into Group C. The Seleção will begin their quest for a sixth world title on the East Coast of the United States.
- June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco – MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ)
- June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti – Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- June 24: Brazil vs. Scotland – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
Final Stages Venues
FIFA also confirmed the prestigious host cities for the tournament’s climax:
- Final: New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
- Semi-finals: Dallas (AT&T Stadium) and Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
- Third-place Match: Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
2026 World Cup Group Stage Highlights (Selected Groups)
Group A (Opening Games)
- June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa – Azteca Stadium (Mexico City)
- June 11: South Korea vs. Europe D – Akron Stadium (Guadalajara)
Group B
- June 12: Canada vs. Europe A – BMO Field (Toronto)
- June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland – Levi’s Stadium (San Francisco)
Group D (USA Group)
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay – SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
- June 19: USA vs. Australia – Lumen Field (Seattle)
- June 25: Europe C vs. USA – SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles)
Group I (France Group)
- June 16: France vs. Senegal – MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ)
- June 26: Norway vs. France – Gillette Stadium (Boston)
Group K (Portugal Group)
- June 17: Portugal vs. Intercontinental 1 – NRG Stadium (Houston)
- June 27: Colombia vs. Portugal – Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)
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