2026 International Football Fixtures: Every Fan’s Survival Guide

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2026 International Football Fixtures: Full Schedule & Ticket Costs

A Fan’s Roadmap Through the 104-Match Chaos

Soccer World ChampionshipIf you’re anything like me, you’ve spent the last three years staring at a savings account that isn’t growing fast enough and a map of North America that looks far too big. We’re officially in the final stretch, and the reality is hitting: this tournament is going to be a logistical brawl. We are talking about 48 teams, three massive countries, and a price tag that makes a weekend in London feel like a bargain.

Getting to these games isn’t just about being lucky in a ballot; it’s about surviving the travel. We’re talking cross-continental flights, US visa hurdles, and 3-star hotels charging £400 a night for a room that hasn’t seen a lick of paint since the 90s. This isn’t just a holiday; it’s a tactical operation. If you aren’t prepared for the sheer scale of this 104-match marathon, you’re going to get swallowed whole. This is the raw, non-corporate truth about how to actually see the football without losing your shirt or your sanity.

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2026 Soccer World Championship Fixture List

The full 104 matches.

  • Mexico v South Africa, Mexico City Stadium, June 11 – 3:00 PM
  • South Korea v Czechia, Guadalajara Stadium, June 11 – 10:00 PM
  • Canada v Bosnia & Herzegovina, Toronto Stadium, June 12 – 3:00 PM
  • USA v Paraguay, Los Angeles Stadium, June 12 – 9:00 PM
  • Brazil v Morocco, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 13 – 3:00 PM
  • Australia v Türkiye, BC Place Vancouver, June 13 – 12:00 AM
  • Haiti v Scotland, Boston Stadium, June 13 – 9:00 PM
  • Qatar v Switzerland, San Francisco Stadium, June 13 – 3:00 PM
  • Germany v Curaçao, Houston Stadium, June 14 – 1:00 PM
  • Ivory Coast v Ecuador, Philadelphia Stadium, June 14 – 12:00 PM
  • Netherlands v Japan, Dallas Stadium, June 14 – 4:00 PM
  • Sweden v Tunisia, Monterrey Stadium, June 14 – 10:00 PM
  • Spain v Cape Verde, Atlanta Stadium, June 15 – 6:00 PM
  • Saudi Arabia v Uruguay, Miami Stadium, June 15 – 6:00 PM
  • Belgium v Egypt, Seattle Stadium, June 15 – 3:00 PM
  • Iran v New Zealand, Los Angeles Stadium, June 15 – 9:00 PM
  • France v Senegal, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 16 – 8:00 PM
  • Iraq v Norway, Boston Stadium, June 16 – 6:00 PM
  • Argentina v Algeria, Kansas City Stadium, June 16 – 9:00 PM
  • Austria v Jordan, San Francisco Stadium, June 16 – 12:00 AM
  • England v Croatia, Dallas Stadium, June 17 – 3:00 PM
  • Ghana v Panama, Toronto Stadium, June 17 – 7:00 PM
  • Portugal v DR Congo, Houston Stadium, June 17 – 1:00 PM
  • Uzbekistan v Colombia, Mexico City Stadium, June 17 – 10:00 PM
  • Czechia v South Africa, Atlanta Stadium, June 18 – 12:00 PM
  • Switzerland v Bosnia & Herzegovina, Los Angeles Stadium, June 18 – 3:00 PM
  • Canada v Qatar, BC Place Vancouver, June 18 – 6:00 PM
  • Mexico v South Korea, Guadalajara Stadium, June 18 – 9:00 PM
  • Brazil v Haiti, Philadelphia Stadium, June 19 – 1:30 AM
  • Scotland v Morocco, Boston Stadium, June 19 – 3:00 PM
  • Türkiye v Paraguay, San Francisco Stadium, June 19 – 12:00 AM
  • USA v Australia, Seattle Stadium, June 19 – 3:00 PM
  • Germany v Ivory Coast, Toronto Stadium, June 20 – 4:00 PM
  • Ecuador v Curaçao, Kansas City Stadium, June 20 – 3:00 PM
  • Netherlands v Sweden, Houston Stadium, June 20 – 6:00 PM
  • Tunisia v Japan, Monterrey Stadium, June 20 – 9:00 PM
  • Spain v Saudi Arabia, Atlanta Stadium, June 21 – 6:00 PM
  • Uruguay v Cape Verde, Miami Stadium, June 21 – 12:00 AM
  • Belgium v Iran, Los Angeles Stadium, June 21 – 3:00 PM
  • New Zealand v Egypt, BC Place Vancouver, June 21 – 9:00 PM
  • France v Iraq, Philadelphia Stadium, June 22 – 5:00 PM
  • Norway v Senegal, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 22 – 8:00 PM
  • Argentina v Austria, Dallas Stadium, June 22 – 1:00 PM
  • Jordan v Algeria, San Francisco Stadium, June 22 – 11:00 PM
  • England v Ghana, Boston Stadium, June 23 – 4:00 PM
  • Panama v Croatia, Toronto Stadium, June 23 – 7:00 PM
  • Portugal v Uzbekistan, Houston Stadium, June 23 – 1:00 PM
  • Colombia v DR Congo, Guadalajara Stadium, June 23 – 10:00 PM
  • Scotland v Brazil, Miami Stadium, June 24 – 6:00 PM
  • Morocco v Haiti, Atlanta Stadium, June 24 – 6:00 PM
  • Switzerland v Canada, BC Place Vancouver, June 24 – 3:00 PM
  • Bosnia & Herz. v Qatar, Seattle Stadium, June 24 – 3:00 PM
  • Czechia v Mexico, Mexico City Stadium, June 24 – 9:00 PM
  • South Africa v South Korea, Monterrey Stadium, June 24 – 9:00 PM
  • Curaçao v Ivory Coast, Philadelphia Stadium, June 25 – 12:00 PM
  • Ecuador v Germany, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 25 – 3:00 PM
  • Japan v Sweden, Dallas Stadium, June 25 – 6:00 PM
  • Tunisia v Netherlands, Kansas City Stadium, June 25 – 9:00 PM
  • Türkiye v USA, Los Angeles Stadium, June 25 – 11:00 PM
  • Paraguay v Australia, San Francisco Stadium, June 25 – 11:00 PM
  • Norway v France, Boston Stadium, June 26 – 11:00 PM
  • Senegal v Iraq, Toronto Stadium, June 26 – 11:00 PM
  • Egypt v Iran, Seattle Stadium, June 26 – 6:00 PM
  • New Zealand v Belgium, BC Place Vancouver, June 26 – 9:00 PM
  • Saudi Arabia v Cape Verde, Houston Stadium, June 26 – 12:00 PM
  • Uruguay v Spain, Guadalajara Stadium, June 26 – 3:00 PM
  • Panama v England, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 27 – 11:00 PM
  • Croatia v Ghana, Philadelphia Stadium, June 27 – 11:00 PM
  • Algeria v Austria, Kansas City Stadium, June 27 – 12:00 PM
  • Jordan v Argentina, Dallas Stadium, June 27 – 3:00 PM
  • DR Congo v Uzbekistan, Atlanta Stadium, June 27 – 6:00 PM
  • Colombia v Portugal, Miami Stadium, June 27 – 9:00 PM
  • Runner-up Group A v Runner-up Group B, Los Angeles Stadium, June 28 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Group E v 3rd Group A/B/C/D/F, Boston Stadium, June 29 – 4:30 PM
  • Winner Group F v Runner-up Group C, Monterrey Stadium, June 29 – 7:00 PM
  • Winner Group C v Runner-up Group F, Houston Stadium, June 29 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Group I v 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H, New York New Jersey Stadium, June 30 – 5:00 PM
  • Runner-up Group E v Runner-up Group I, Dallas Stadium, June 30 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Group A v 3rd Group C/E/F/H/I, Mexico City Stadium, June 30 – 7:00 PM
  • Winner Group L v 3rd Group E/H/I/J/K, Atlanta Stadium, July 1 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Group D v 3rd Group B/E/F/I/J, San Francisco Stadium, July 1 – 5:00 PM
  • Winner Group G v 3rd Group A/E/H/I/J, Seattle Stadium, July 1 – 1:00 PM
  • Runner-up Group K v Runner-up Group L, Toronto Stadium, July 2 – 7:00 PM
  • Winner Group H v Runner-up Group J, Los Angeles Stadium, July 2 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Group B v 3rd Group E/F/G/I/J, BC Place Vancouver, July 2 – 8:00 PM
  • Winner Group J v Runner-up Group H, Miami Stadium, July 3 – 6:00 PM
  • Winner Group K v 3rd Group D/E/I/J/L, Kansas City Stadium, July 3 – 8:30 PM
  • Runner-up Group D v Runner-up Group G, Dallas Stadium, July 3 – 1:00 PM
  • Winner Match 74 v Winner Match 77, Philadelphia Stadium, July 4 – 5:00 PM
  • Winner Match 73 v Winner Match 75, Houston Stadium, July 4 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Match 76 v Winner Match 78, New York New Jersey Stadium, July 5 – 4:00 PM
  • Winner Match 79 v Winner Match 80, Mexico City Stadium, July 5 – 6:00 PM
  • Winner Match 83 v Winner Match 84, Dallas Stadium, July 6 – 2:00 PM
  • Winner Match 81 v Winner Match 82, Seattle Stadium, July 6 – 5:00 PM
  • Winner Match 86 v Winner Match 88, Atlanta Stadium, July 7 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Match 85 v Winner Match 87, BC Place Vancouver, July 7 – 1:00 PM
  • Winner Match 89 v Winner Match 90, Boston Stadium, July 9 – 4:00 PM
  • Winner Match 93 v Winner Match 94, Los Angeles Stadium, July 10 – 12:00 PM
  • Winner Match 91 v Winner Match 92, Miami Stadium, July 11 – 5:00 PM
  • Winner Match 95 v Winner Match 96, Kansas City Stadium, July 11 – 8:00 PM
  • Winner Match 101 v Winner Match 102, Dallas Stadium, July 14 – 2:00 PM
  • Winner Match 99 v Winner Match 100, Atlanta Stadium, July 15 – 3:00 PM
  • Loser Match 101 v Loser Match 102, Miami Stadium, July 18 – 5:00 PM
  • Winner Match 101 v Winner Match 102, New York New Jersey Stadium, July 19 – 3:00 PM

The England Path: Every City, Every Step

England is in Group L. For those of us travelling from the UK, the group stage locations range from the scorching heat of Texas to vibrant East Coast hubs.

  • June 17: England v Croatia, Dallas Stadium, 3:00 PM — A massive opener. Dallas in June is punishingly hot; the stadium is a 40-minute drive from downtown. Stay hydrated.

  • June 23: England v Ghana, Boston Stadium, 4:00 PM — This stadium is miles from central Boston. You’ll need the “Football Express” train from South Station or a costly Uber.

  • June 27: Panama v England, New York New Jersey Stadium, 12:00 PM — A lunchtime kick-off in Jersey. Expect massive crowds. Use the Meadowlands Rail Line to avoid traffic hell.

The Knockout Scenarios:

  1. If England Wins Group L: You’re off to Atlanta (Match 80) on July 1. Survive that, and you’re flying to Mexico City for the Round of 16 (Match 92) on July 5.

  2. If England is Runner-up: It’s a trip north to Toronto (Match 83) on July 2, then back to Dallas (Match 93) on July 6.

Ticket Categories & Primary Market Costs (USD/GBP)

Primary market prices are at an all-time high. Unless you’re a member of the official Supporters’ Travel Club, you’re paying these general public rates.

  • Group Stage: Cat 3: $125 (£100) | Cat 2: $400 (£320) | Cat 1: $1,150 (£920)

  • Round of 32/16: Cat 3: $250 (£200) | Cat 2: $500 (£400) | Cat 1: $700 (£560)

  • Quarter-Finals: Cat 3: $480 (£384) | Cat 2: $1,250 (£1,000) | Cat 1: $1,800 (£1,440)

  • Semi-Finals: Cat 3: $950 (£760) | Cat 2: $2,400 (£1,920) | Cat 1: $3,350 (£2,680)

  • THE FINAL: Cat 3: $1,550 (£1,240) | Cat 2: $4,600 (£3,680) | Cat 1: $8,000 (£6,400)

Warning: Resale prices on secondary sites like StubHub or Viagogo for the final are already hitting £8,000+. Stick to the official resale platform if possible.

Safety & Accommodation: The Brutal Truth

Accommodation: 3-star hotels in NY, LA, and Toronto are already hitting £400+ per night.

  • Pro Tip: Stay in “transit hubs” like New Brunswick, NJ, or Hamilton, Ontario. They are cheaper and have train lines directly to the host cities. Avoid hotel gouging by booking a hotel 45 minutes away.

Safety Warnings (The Cities to Watch): Mexico City: Stick to the “Polanco” or “Condesa” districts. Do not wander into Tepito or Doctores—the crime rates are astronomical, and tourists are primary targets.

  • Kansas City (State of Missouri): Reports show the area around the stadium has some of the highest crime rates in the US. Stay in a group and use official shuttles.

  • Philadelphia: Avoid North and West Philly after dark. Stick to the stadium complex or the Center City district.