Complete FIFA World Cup 2026^TM Schedule: How to Watch Matches Live on FOX and FS1 with Sling

See the full 104-match 2026 FIFA World Cup^TM schedule. Find dates, times, and venues for every game, plus learn how to stream FOX and FS1 live with Sling TV.

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Group Stage Schedule

Knockout Rounds Schedule

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The FIFA World Cup 2026^TM will be the biggest soccer tournament in history, with the U.S., Canada, and Mexico hosting more matches and teams than ever. To watch all 104 matches live on FOX and FS1 starting June 11, you'll have to plan your summer carefully. Now that the full match and TV schedule has been released, you can begin rearranging your summer plans around the tournament. If you are looking for an affordable way to stream the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM without cable (specifically during office hours), FOX and FS1 coverage is available with Sling TV.

Here’s a complete look at the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM schedule. To watch all 104 matches live on FOX and FS1 with Sling, subscribe to Sling Select or Sling Blue.

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FIFA World Cup 2026^TM Schedule - Group Stage

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The first stage of the World Cup^TM consists of matches between the four teams in each of the 12 Groups. That means each team is guaranteed to play three matches, with the top two teams in each group advancing to the Knockout Rounds. Teams earn 3 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, and 0 points for a loss. At the end of the Group Stage, any ties will be broken based first on goal differential. Here’s a look at the Group Stage schedule:

FIFA World Cup 2026^TM Schedule - Knockout Rounds

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Beginning with the Round of 32 on June 28, the World Cup^TM moves into a single-elimination tournament: lose, and you’re out. The Round of 32 consists of the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams. It’s followed by the Round of 16 beginning on Independence Day, July 4; four quarterfinal matches from July 9-11; semifinals on July 14-15; the Third Place match on July 18 and the World Cup^TM Final on July 19. Aside from two games, all matches from the Round of 32 on will air on FOX.

Here’s a look at the knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup 2026^TM:

FAQs

What are the markets where FOX is included with Sling Select and Blue?

• Atlanta
• Austin/Houston
• Chicago
• Dallas
• Detroit
• Los Angeles
• Milwaukee
• Minneapolis
• New York City
• Orlando/Gainesville/Tampa
• Philadelphia
• Phoenix
• San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
• Seattle/Tacoma
• Washington D.C.

How many teams are in the FIFA World Cup^TM? With this year’s tournament, the field is expanding to 48 teams and 12 Groups. At the previous World Cup^TM in Qatar, there were 32 teams and eight Groups.

What cities are hosting World Cup^TM games? With the tournament’s expansion, this year’s matches will be split between 16 cities across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Here’s a complete look at all of them:

• USA (11): Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle.
• Mexico (3): Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey.
• Canada (2): Toronto, Vancouver.

Who are the World Cup^TM favorites? As of April 10, here are the top 10 favorites to win the World Cup based on Odds from DraftKings:

• Spain +450
• France +550
• England +650
• Brazil +850
• Argentina +850
• Portugal +1100
• Germany +1400
• Nederlands +2000
• Norway +2800
• Belgium +3500

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