About football countdowns
Football's biggest dates, counted down to kickoff: right now that means the 2026 FIFA World Cup — being played across the USA, Canada and Mexico as you read this — with the final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
The 2026 tournament is the largest in World Cup history: 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities, the first three-nation World Cup, and the biggest sporting event ever staged in North America. Over a billion people are expected to watch the final alone — and the countdown above ticks toward it second by second.
This group grows with the football calendar: UEFA Euro 2028 in the UK and Ireland, the next Champions League finals and the 2030 centenary World Cup will join as their dates firm up. Pin the matches you care about to your own countdown page, or embed the clock in your fan community.
FAQ
When is the World Cup final?
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — the live countdown above shows the time to kickoff.
Where is the next World Cup after 2026?
The 2030 World Cup — the tournament's centenary — is set for Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening matches in South America.
When is Euro 2028?
UEFA Euro 2028 will be hosted by the UK and Ireland in summer 2028 — its countdown joins this page once the schedule is official.