2026 World Cup Schedule
The comprehensive guide to the 2026 World Cup in America, Canada and Mexico. All groups, times in Saudi Arabia time, broadcast channels, and how to watch all 104 matches in 4K quality
Countdown to the 2026 World Cup
Opening match: June 11, 2026 - Estadio Azteca, Mexico
The 2026 World Cup will be The largest in history - For the first time, 48 teams instead of 32, 104 matches instead of 64, and it is held in 3 countries for the first time! In this comprehensive guide, we present to you Full match schedule, groups, stadiums, and how to watch all matches in 4K quality via TV Strong 4K.
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Directory index
1. 2026 World Cup information
| The information | the details |
|---|---|
| Host countries | 🇺🇸 United States (11 cities) + 🇨🇦 Canada (2 cities) + 🇲🇽 Mexico (3 cities) |
| Dates | June 11, 2026 - July 19, 2026 (39 days) |
| Number of teams | 48 teams (first time in history) |
| Number of matches | 104 matches |
| Number of groups | 12 groups (4 teams per group) |
| Finalists | First and second in each group + best 8 thirds (32 teams for the second round) |
| Final match | July 19, 2026 - MetLife Stadium, New York |
| Broadcast channels (Middle East) | beIN SPORTS + Al-Kass channels |
2. 2026 World Cup groups (expected)
The official draw will take place in December 2025. These groups are based on the current classification:
Group A
- 🇲🇽 Mexico (host)
- 🇺🇾 Uruguay
- 🇸🇳 Senegal
- 🏳️ European supplement
Group B
- 🇺🇸 America (host)
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador
- 🏳️ Asian supplement
Group C
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- 🇩🇰 Denmark
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia
- 🏳️ extension
Group D
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇦🇹 Austria
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- 🏳️ extension
Group E
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🇯🇵 Japan
- 🇲🇦 Morocco
- 🏳️ extension
Group F
- 🇧🇷 Brazil
- 🇷🇸 Serbia
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- 🏳️ extension
Group G
- 🏴 England
- 🇺🇸 America
- 🇮🇷 Iran
- 🏳️ extension
Group H
- 🇵🇹 Portugal
- 🇭🇷 Croatia
- 🇨🇦 Canada (host)
- 🏳️ extension
*The other 8 groups will be determined after the qualifiers are completed
3. Schedule of group stage matches
Week 1 (June 11-17)
| the date | Match | Time (Saudi Arabia) | Pitch | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | Mexico 🇲🇽 × 🇺🇾 Uruguay | 23:00 | Azteca - Mexico | A (opening) |
| June 12 | America 🇺🇸 × 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 01:00 | SoFi - Los Angeles | B |
| June 12 | Senegal 🇸🇳 × Appendix | 20:00 | Azteca | A |
| June 13 | Ecuador 🇪🇨 × Asian attaché | 23:00 | BC Place - Vancouver | B |
| June 14 | Argentina 🇦🇷 × 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 02:00 | MetLife - New York | C |
| June 15 | France 🇫🇷 × 🇦🇹 Austria | 22:00 | AT&T - Dallas | D |
| June 16 | Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 × Appendix | 01:00 | NRG - Houston | D |
| June 17 | Spain 🇪🇸 × 🇯🇵 Japan | 20:00 | Mercedes-Benz - Atlanta | E |
Saudi national team matches 🇸🇦
Match 1: June 16, 2026 - 01:00 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia × [Appendix] - NRG Stadium, Houston
Channel: beIN SPORTS MAX 1 + Al Cup EXTRA 1
Match 2: June 21, 2026 - 22:00
Saudi Arabia x Austria Levi Stadium, San Francisco
Match 3: June 26, 2026 - 01:00 am
Saudi Arabia × France - AT&T Stadium, Dallas
4. Host stadiums (16 stadiums)
Azteca Stadium
Mexico City - 87,523 spectators - Opening
MetLife Stadium
New York - 82,500 - Final
AT&T Stadium
Dallas - 80,000
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles - 70,000
Mercedes-Benz
Atlanta - 71,000
BC Place
Vancouver - 54,500
5. Channels broadcasting the 2026 World Cup
In the Middle East and North Africa:
- beIN SPORTS MAX 1-4: The exclusive streamer of all 104 matches in 4K quality
- EXTRA cup channels: The matches of the Arab teams will be broadcast
- Comment: Arabic (Issam Chawali, Hafeez Darraji, and others)
Problem: A beIN subscription for the World Cup only costs 400+ riyals for one month!
The solution with TV Strong 4K:
- All beIN MAX channels In 4K quality
- All cup channels
- International channels (BBC, ITV, FOX Sports) with English commentary
- the price: Only 50 riyals per month (instead of 400 riyals!)
- to provide: 350 riyals!
6. How to watch the World Cup in 4K quality without interruption
Steps:
- Subscribe to TV Strong 4K: Choose a 1-month or 3-month package covering the World Cup period from Store
- Prepare the Internet: Make sure your speed is at least 25MB for 4K. See Shredder solution guide
- Download the application: We recommend TiviMate or IPTV Smarters from Applications page
- Connect with cable: Use an Ethernet cable instead of WiFi for important matches
- Test before the tournament: Test the channels before June 11th to make sure everything works
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7. Golden tips for watching the World Cup
- Time difference: Matches in America will be at dawn and morning Saudi time (7-10 hours difference). Set an alarm!
- Watch with friends: IPTV supports multiple devices (depending on the package)
- Match history: If the match is at dawn, record it and watch it in the morning
- Watch in action: Use the mobile application to watch the matches in real time
Don't miss a moment of the 2026 World Cup!
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