World Cup 2026 Schedule: Dates, Hosts and Match Checks

I checked the World Cup 2026 schedule from a player’s perspective, with official facts and account safety before betting decisions. The tournament is scheduled from 11 June to 19 July 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 48 teams and 104 matches planned across 16 host cities.

This is an independent schedule review, not an official fixture or ticketing page. Confirm every date, venue and kick-off time through official tournament sources before travel, viewing or betting.

Schedule details I verify

• Opening match, group stage, knockout rounds, rest days and final date.
• Host city, venue, local kick-off time and time-zone conversion for your location.
• Official draw, group, team and fixture changes after confirmation.
• Whether busy match windows affect account access, payments, bonus claims or support response times.

Before match day

I recheck the schedule, then verify the W88 access route, app version, KYC status, available payment method and applicable bonus terms. Doing this early reduces the pressure to deposit or log in while odds are moving.

Copied pages and urgent messages are common risks around major events. Check the final domain, HTTPS, account form and support route before entering personal or payment information.

Related checks for players

• Return to my World Cup 2026 player guide.
• Review the World Cup betting market rules.
• Complete the W88 login safety checklist.
• Use the checked W88 access route only after verifying the landing page.