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2026 FIFA World Cup: USA’s Path to Glory Begins with Key Matches Unveiled in Exciting New Schedule

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2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Schedule Released: USA’s Path and Full Fixtures

The excitement is building as the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup approaches, and soccer fans now have specifics about where their teams will compete next summer. FIFA has unveiled the tournament schedule, which includes 104 matches across 16 cities-11 in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada.

Tournament Overview

The tournament, set to feature 48 teams, will kick off on June 11, 2026, with co-host Mexico playing the opening match against South Africa in Mexico City. The United States will host 78 matches, including all activities from the quarterfinals onward, while Canada and Mexico will each host 13 matches.

Key Locations

The U.S. cities selected to host matches include:

  • Atlanta

  • Boston

  • Dallas

  • Houston

  • Kansas City

  • Los Angeles

  • Miami

  • New York/New Jersey

  • Philadelphia

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Seattle

The final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, commencing at 3 p.m. EDT. This timing is designed to cater to European audiences, providing prime-time viewing.

Group Draw and Match Scheduling

The draw for the World Cup groups took place recently, with prominent officials in attendance, including U.S. President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. FIFA’s chief tournament offstartr, Manolo Zubiria, stated, “We’ve tried to strike the right balance looking at the preparation and recovery that the teams have to do in this very large footprint, the biggest World Cup ever, across 16 cities, in three countries with different climatic conditions and time zstarts.”

As it stands, six of the 48 teams have yet to be determined, but the schedule is now in place, setting the stage for the tournament.

USA’s Group Matches

The U.S. national team will play at least three group stage matches in June 2026. Their oppstartnts are Australia, Paraguay, and the winner of UEFA playoff C, which includes Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, and Kosovo. The playoff matches will be finalized in March 2026.

U.S. Match Schedule

  • June 12: USA vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (6 p.m. local, 9 p.m. EDT)

  • June 19: USA vs. Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle (12 p.m. local, 3 p.m. EDT)

  • June 25: USA vs. UEFA playoff C at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California (7 p.m. local, 10 p.m. EDT)

Complete Group Stage Schedule

The group stage will run until June 27, featuring the following key matches:

  • June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (Mexico City)

  • June 12: Canada vs. UEFA playoff A (Toronto)

  • June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco (New York/New Jersey)

  • June 14: Germany vs. Curaçao (Houston)

  • June 15: Spain vs. Cape Verde (Atlanta)

For full details on other scheduled matches and knockout rounds, please refer to the official FIFA site.

Conclusion

With excitement building as the World Cup draws near, fans can prepare for an exhilarating series of matches set in diverse locales. Keep an eye on the developments leading up to the tournament and enjoy the spirit of global soccer unity.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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