About FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway right now across the United States, Canada and Mexico — and it all leads to the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This live World Cup final countdown tracks the days, hours, minutes and seconds until kickoff of the biggest single match in sport, in your own timezone.
This World Cup is the largest ever staged: the first with 48 teams, playing 104 matches across 16 host cities in three countries — from the opener at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca on June 11 to the decider in New Jersey five and a half weeks later. It is also the first World Cup hosted by three nations, and the first in North America since USA '94.
The road to the final runs through the knockout rounds in July: the round of 32, round of 16, quarter-finals, and the two semi-finals on July 14 and 15, with the third-place play-off on July 18 — then the final on July 19. Kickoff is set for the afternoon US Eastern time, prime time across Europe and late evening in Asia.
More than five billion people are expected to follow the tournament, with over a billion projected to watch the final alone — making it one of the most-watched broadcasts in human history. Whoever lifts the trophy on July 19 writes their name into the record books of the expanded format. Add this countdown to your own page, or browse our football group for more matches worth counting down to.
FAQ
How many days until the World Cup 2026 final?
The live counter above shows the exact days, hours, minutes and seconds until the final kicks off on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in your local timezone.
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, kicking off in the US afternoon (Eastern time).
Who is playing in the World Cup 2026 final?
The two finalists are decided by the semi-finals on July 14 and 15, 2026. The countdown updates the moment they are confirmed.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 final?
Broadcasters vary by country — FOX and Telemundo in the US, BBC and ITV in the UK, and national rights-holders elsewhere, plus FIFA's own streaming in many regions.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final being played?
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the largest stadium of the tournament, just outside New York City.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams — the first expanded edition, up from 32 — playing 104 matches across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
When did the 2026 World Cup start?
The opening match was played on June 11, 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the tournament runs five and a half weeks to the final.