The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on 11 June 2026 and runs until the grand final on 19 July 2026. For the first time in history, the tournament is hosted across three nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico — and features an expanded 48-team format spread over 12 groups. In total there are 104 matches, from the group stage through to the final, and you can follow every fixture right here on UNITE8 SPORTS.
All kickoff times on this page are shown in Indian Standard Time (IST) so fans in India never miss a game. Because most matches are played in North American time zones, many fixtures fall in the late evening and early morning hours in India. Bookmark this schedule page and turn on match alerts from our home page to get notified before each kickoff. Scores and statuses update automatically as games are played.
Once a match begins, the status changes to LIVE and the score updates in near real time. Visit our live match page during games for in-play scores, check the group point tables on the home page, and follow the knockout bracket as teams progress toward the final. For previews and reactions, read our football blog.