All times below are converted to West Africa Time (WAT, UTC+1) for Nigerian and African fans. Local times may vary by venue.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
- South Africa vs Canada Kick-off: 20:00 WAT Venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles/Inglewood, USA)
Monday, June 29, 2026
- Brazil vs Japan Kick-off: 18:00 WAT Venue: NRG Stadium, Houston, USA
- Germany vs Paraguay Kick-off: 21:30 WAT Venue: Gillette Stadium (Boston/Foxborough, USA)
- Netherlands vs Morocco Kick-off: 03:00 WAT (June 30) Venue: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
- Ivory Coast vs Norway Kick-off: 18:00 WAT Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas), USA
- Mexico vs Ecuador (or similar high-stakes matchup) Kick-off: 02:00 WAT (July 1) Venue: Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- France vs Sweden Kick-off: 22:00 WAT Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, USA
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Additional fixtures including potential matches involving winners and third-placed teams (e.g., Colombia/Ghana, Portugal-related ties). Venues: Various across USA, Mexico & Canada (Arrowhead Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, etc.)
Thursday, July 2 – Friday, July 3, 2026
- Remaining Round of 32 matches (full list finalized post-group stage). Key venues: Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Kansas City, and others. Note: Exact pairings for later matches depend on final group standings and best third-placed qualifiers.
Format Reminder: Extra time and penalties will decide any tied matches. Winners advance to the Round of 16 (starting July 4, 2026).
This expanded 48-team tournament has delivered plenty of drama already, with underdogs like South Africa making history by reaching the knockouts. Expect high-intensity football as European and South American powerhouses clash with emerging nations.
Stay tuned for live updates, results, and in-depth match reports on our site as the road to the final at MetLife Stadium (July 19) continues. Who are your predictions to reach the quarter-finals?