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ALGAlgeria
FIFA World Cup 2026 · 11 June – 19 July
FIFA World Cup 2026
Live football scores, group standings and every kick-off of the first 48-team World Cup, played across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
48 teams104 matches16 venuesFinal · MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey
United StatesCanadaMexico
GoalCast
World Cup 2026 Live Football Scores
Group stage
World Cup 2026 Group Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | Korea Republic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Top two qualify for the round of 32 — the 8 best third-placed teams also advance
Golden boot race
World Cup 2026 Football Top Scorers
| 1 | Lionel Messi · ARG | 3 |
| 2 | Kai Havertz · GER | 2 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland · NOR | 2 |
| 4 | Kylian Mbappé · FRA | 2 |
| 5 | Elijah Just · NZL | 2 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayari · SWE | 2 |
| 7 | Folarin Balogun · USA | 2 |
| 8 | Raúl Jiménez · MEX | 1 |
| 9 | Julián Quiñones · MEX | 1 |
| 10 | Ladislav Krejčí · CZE | 1 |
World Cup history
Brazil 5 · Germany 4 · Italy 4 · Argentina 3 · France 2
How it works
FIFA World Cup 2026 Football Format
Group stage72 matches
12 groups of 4 — top two from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance
Round of 3216 matches
First knockout round, new for the 48-team format
Round of 168 matches
Winners progress towards the quarter-finals
Quarter-finals4 matches
Last eight
Semi-finals2 matches
Last four
Third place & Final2 matches
Final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July 2026
World Cup 2026
Frequently asked questions
- When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 2026-06-11 with the opening match at the Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
- When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
- The final takes place on 2026-07-19 at MetLife Stadium, New York / New Jersey.
- How many teams are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams — the largest in tournament history.
- How many matches are played at the 2026 World Cup?
- There are 104 matches in total across all stages of the 2026 World Cup.
- Which countries are hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 venues — marking the return of football (soccer) to North America at the biggest scale in history.