### Fixtures Schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be one of the most anticipated and exciting tournaments in recent memory. With 48 teams competing across six continents, this edition promises a thrilling mix of football action, cultural exchange, and global media coverage. Below is a comprehensive fixture schedule for the tournament.

#### Group Stages

The 2026 World Cup will feature 32 teams divided into four groups (A, B, C, D) with eight teams each. The group stages will run from June 17 to July 15, 2026.

| **Group** | **Match Days** |

|-----------|----------------|

| **A** | June 17-21 |

| **B** | June 22-26 |

| **C** | June 27-31 |

| **D** | July 1-5 |

Each group stage consists of three matches per team. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout phase.

#### Round of 16

Following the group stages, the 32 teams will be reduced to 16 through a round of 16 knockout matches. These matches will take place between August 9 and August 16, 2026.

| **Round of 16 Matches** |

|--------------------------|

| **Match Day 1:** | August 9, 2026 |

| **Match Day 2:** | August 10, 2026 |

| **Match Day 3:** | August 11, 2026 |

| **Match Day 4:** | August 12, 2026 |

| **Match Day 5:** | August 13, 2026 |

| **Match Day 6:** | August 14, 2026 |

| **Match Day 7:** | August 15, 2026 |

The winners of these matches will move on to the quarterfinals.

#### Quarterfinals

The quarterfinals will be played over two days, August 17 and 18, 2026.

| **Quarterfinal Matches** |

|-------------------------|

| **Match Day 1:** | August 17, 2026 |

| **Match Day 2:** | August 18, 2026 |

The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals.

#### Semifinals

The semifinals will be held on August 20 and 21, 2026.

| **Semifinal Matches** |

|-----------------------|

| **Match Day 1:** | August 20, 2026 |

| **Match Day 2:** | August 21, 2026 |

The winners of the semifinals will face off in the final match on August 24, 2026.

#### Final

The final match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place on August 24, 2026, at the Host City Stadium, which will host all matches throughout the tournament.

This fixture schedule provides a clear overview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ensuring that fans can plan their travel, accommodation, and support for their favorite teams throughout the tournament.