Latest News About When Does The World Cup Start

Short answer: The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, and runs through July 19, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The opening match is scheduled for June 11 in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca, with the final on July 19 in New Jersey.[2][5][7]

Details you might find useful:

• Host countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico, with the tournament spanning five weeks in North America.[2]
• Schedule note: After the 2022 edition’s winter timing, 2026 returns to the traditional June–July window.[2]
• Opening venue and final: Opening match at Estadio Azteca; final at a major U.S. venue (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey).[5][2]

If you’d like, I can pull the official FIFA page or a regional schedule and map out Brazil’s potential group stage dates and broadcast windows for your time zone in São Paulo.[8]