For the 2026 tournament, FIFA is announcing the World Cup match schedule on Saturday, December 6, 2025, around 12 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. GMT).
Key details
- The full list of fixtures, including venues and kickoff times for all 104 matches in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, is being unveiled the day after the group-stage draw held in Washington, D.C.
- FIFA has indicated that while a complete schedule framework will be presented on December 6, a final updated version will follow in March once the remaining playoff spots are decided.
- Broadcasters and news outlets note that the announcement event is scheduled for noon ET on December 6, with live coverage available on major sports networks and FIFA’s official channels.
