Full 2026 World Cup Est Bracket & Fixture Grid: Match Dates, Stadium Locations, and Tv Times
By Marcus Vance
The competitive calendar progresses across distinct phases over 39 days. Planning daily viewing requires mapping out which rounds overlap with traditional workdays and weekend slots.
| Tournament Phase | Calendar Dates | EST Kickoff Windows | Primary Venues & Milestones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | June 11, June 27, 2026 | 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 10:00 PM | All 16 host stadiums; 72 total matches |
| Round of 32 | June 28, July 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM | 16 elimination ties; debuts new 48-team bracket |
| Round of 16 | July 4, July 7, 2026 | 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 8:00 PM | Philadelphia, Houston, Seattle, Vancouver |
| Quarterfinals | July 9, July 11, 2026 | 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM | Foxborough, Inglewood, Miami Gardens, Kansas City |
| Semifinals | July 14, July 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM, 8:00 PM | AT&T Stadium (Arlington), Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta) |
| Bronze Final | July 18, 2026 | 5:00 PM | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) |
| Championship Final | July 19, 2026 | 3:00 PM | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.
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