The full schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived, and for Latino fans across the Americas, this tournament feels especially close to home. With matches spread across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, the 2026 edition is the first to feature 48 teams and 104 matches — a scale never seen before in the sport's history.
The action begins on June 11 at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where Mexico will face South Africa in Group A. That same day, South Korea takes on the Czech Republic in Zapopan. The final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
What This Means for Latino Fans
For the millions of Latinos living in the United States, this World Cup offers a rare chance to see their home countries compete on North American soil without crossing an ocean. Argentina, the defending champions led by Lionel Messi, will play in Kansas City and Arlington. Brazil, always a crowd favorite, has matches in East Rutherford and Miami Gardens. Colombia, Uruguay, and other Latin American teams will also feature in cities with large Latino communities.
Mexico, making history by hosting its third opening match, will play all its group games in Mexico: at Estadio Azteca, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, and Estadio BBVA in Guadalupe. That means Mexican fans can follow their team without leaving the country.
The United States men's national team, coached by Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, debuts on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. That Group D matchup is one of the most anticipated of the group stage, especially for the large Paraguayan community in the US.
Group Stage Highlights
Group C brings Brazil to the East Coast, with matches at MetLife Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Argentina headlines Group J, with games in Kansas City and Arlington. European powers like Spain, France, and England will also visit US cities, ensuring a diverse mix of styles and fan bases.
One notable challenge for some teams is the travel distance between venues. For example, teams playing in Vancouver and then in Miami will cross the continent, testing player endurance. But for fans, this geographic spread means more opportunities to attend matches close to home.
For those following the tournament alongside other sports, check out our Knicks vs 76ers playoff schedule or the Lakers vs Thunder playoff schedule for key dates. And if you're into Mexican club soccer, the Liga MX Clausura 2026 quarterfinals are also heating up.
Full Group Breakdown
Here is the complete group stage schedule for the 2026 World Cup, with all times Eastern:
Group A
- June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa — Estadio Azteca, CDMX (15:00 ET)
- June 11: South Korea vs. Czech Republic — Estadio Akron, Zapopan (22:00 ET)
- June 18: Czech Republic vs. South Africa — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:00 ET)
- June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea — Estadio Akron, Zapopan (21:00 ET)
- June 24: Czech Republic vs. Mexico — Estadio Azteca, CDMX (21:00 ET)
- June 24: South Africa vs. South Korea — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (21:00 ET)
Group B
- June 12: Canada vs. Bosnia and H. — BMO Field, Toronto (15:00 ET)
- June 13: Qatar vs. Switzerland — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (15:00 ET)
- June 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and H. — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (15:00 ET)
- June 18: Canada vs. Qatar — BC Place, Vancouver (18:00 ET)
- June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada — BC Place, Vancouver (15:00 ET)
- June 24: Bosnia and H. vs. Qatar — Lumen Field, Seattle (15:00 ET)
Group C
- June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (18:00 ET)
- June 13: Haiti vs. Scotland — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (21:00 ET)
- June 19: Scotland vs. Morocco — Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (18:00 ET)
- June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti — Lincoln Financial Field, Philly (21:00 ET)
- June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (18:00 ET)
- June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (18:00 ET)
Group D
- June 12: United States vs. Paraguay — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (21:00 ET)
- June 13: Australia vs. Turkey — BC Place, Vancouver (00:00 ET)
- June 19: Turkey vs. Paraguay — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (00:00 ET)
- June 19: United States vs. Australia — Lumen Field, Seattle (15:00 ET)
- June 25: Turkey vs. United States — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (22:00 ET)
- June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia — Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara (22:00 ET)
Group E
- June 14: Germany vs. Curacao — NRG Stadium, Houston (13:00 ET)
- June 14: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador — Lincoln Financial Field, Philly (19:00 ET)
- June 20: Germany vs. Ivory Coast — BMO Field, Toronto (16:00 ET)
- June 20: Curacao vs. Ecuador — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (20:00 ET)
- June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (16:00 ET)
- June 25: Curacao vs. Ivory Coast — Lincoln Financial Field, Philly (16:00 ET)
Group F
- June 14: Netherlands vs. Japan — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (16:00 ET)
- June 14: Sweden vs. Tunisia — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (22:00 ET)
- June 20: Netherlands vs. Sweden — NRG Stadium, Houston (13:00 ET)
- June 20: Tunisia vs. Japan — Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe (00:00 ET)
- June 25: Japan vs. Sweden — AT&T Stadium, Arlington (19:00 ET)
- June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City (19:00 ET)
Group G
- June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt — Lumen Field, Seattle (15:00 ET)
- June 15: Iran vs. New Zealand — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (21:00 ET)
- June 21: Belgium vs. Iran — SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (15:00 ET)
- June 21: New Zealand vs. Egypt — BC Place, Vancouver (21:00 ET)
- June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium — BC Place, Vancouver (23:00 ET)
- June 26: Egypt vs. Iran — Lumen Field, Seattle (23:00 ET)
Group H
- June 15: Spain vs. Cape Verde — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (12:00 ET)
- June 15: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (15:00 ET)
The full schedule continues with Groups I through L, but these early matchups already promise intense rivalries and memorable moments. For Latino fans, this World Cup is not just about soccer — it's about seeing our cultures represented on the biggest stage, right in our backyard.
