FIFA will announce the official match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 2026 during a global live broadcast on Saturday, December 6 at 12:00 p.m., streaming from Washington, D.C. The reveal comes nearly 24 hours after the world learns the lineup of the tournament’s unprecedented 12 groups of four teams in the highly anticipated Final Draw.

The event will be hosted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, joined on stage by FIFA Legends, with representatives from the 42 already-qualified teams and nations still competing for qualification present in the audience. The program promises to be one of the key milestones on the road to 2026.

Throughout the broadcast, viewers can expect in-depth reactions and tactical analysis of the matchups, along with key storylines and insights about the 16 host cities that will welcome the world in June and July next year.

104 Match Venues and Kickoff Times to Be Confirmed

During the event, FIFA will confirm the venues and kickoff times for all 104 matches. Fans around the globe will be able to follow the announcement live across FIFA’s digital platforms, including FIFA.com and the official FIFA YouTube channel, with additional feeds made available to international broadcasters.

The match-assignment process, conducted after the draw, is designed to ensure optimal conditions for teams and fans alike—accounting for travel, rest periods, and global time-zone viewing. The final version of the match schedule will be published in March, following the completion of the FIFA Qualifying Tournament, which will determine the remaining six teams.

Another Major Milestone Toward the Largest World Cup Ever

With excitement building across three host nations and 16 host cities, and with nearly two million tickets already sold, the schedule announcement marks yet another key moment on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history.