FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown
Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT-4
Counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico — the first 48-team World Cup in history.
Event Information
- Event
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown
- Next date
- Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT-4
- Category
- ⚽ Sports
- Location
- USA, Canada & Mexico
Counting down to the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico — the first 48-team World Cup in history.
When is FIFA World Cup 2026?
The next FIFA World Cup 2026 is on Thursday, 11 June 2026 at 20:00 GMT-4 in USA, Canada & Mexico. FIFA World Cup 2026 is a one-off event.
How many days until FIFA World Cup 2026?
Use the live countdown at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left until FIFA World Cup 2026. Bookmark this page and check back any time — the timer updates every second.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?＋
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June 2026 and runs through the final on 19 July 2026.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?＋
It is the first World Cup co-hosted by three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — across 16 host cities.
How many teams play in the 2026 World Cup?＋
2026 is the first World Cup with an expanded 48-team format, up from 32, with a total of 104 matches.
How many days until FIFA World Cup 2026?＋
The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until FIFA World Cup 2026 on Thursday, 11 June 2026.
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