When does the 2026 World Cup end?
The final is July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (the New York metro area). The tournament starts June 11 and runs for about six weeks.
Full tournament schedule
What time does the final kick off?
The kickoff time for the final has not been officially confirmed, but major tournament finals typically kick off in the early evening local time. For MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, expect a kickoff around 3–6 PM ET on July 19 — prime time for both US viewers and European audiences watching in the evening.
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How does the knockout bracket work?
After the group stage, the tournament becomes single elimination. Every match from the Round of 32 onward must produce a winner. Tied matches go to extra time, then a penalty shootout if still level after 30 additional minutes.
The only exception is the third-place match — a consolation game between the two semifinal losers, played the day before the final.
Six weeks of soccer. From the opening match in Mexico City on June 11 to the final whistle in New Jersey on July 19, the tournament spans 38 days and 104 total matches. That's more games than any previous World Cup.
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