The FIFA World Cup is coming to North America this summer — and it's the biggest one yet. 48 teams, 104 matches, 16 host cities across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. June 11 to July 19, 2026.

If you're a soccer fan in North America, this is your once-in-a-generation moment to watch it live or at least in your own timezone. But with group stage games kicking off simultaneously across five time zones, keeping track of what's on when is genuinely challenging.

Here's the cleanest way to have every fixture land in your calendar — and update automatically as kick-off times lock in.

Add the Full World Cup Schedule

SportsCal's World Cup 2026 calendar includes all 104 matches — group stage, round of 16, quarters, semis, and the final. As FIFA confirms kickoff times and venues, your calendar updates.

Every event includes a Watch Link: for US viewers, most matches air on Fox (free over-the-air) or Telemundo for Spanish-language coverage, with streaming on Fubo and Peacock.

How the Group Stage Works (and Why It's Chaotic)

The expanded 48-team format means 12 groups of 4 teams each. Group stage matches run from June 12 to July 2. Multiple games happen simultaneously, across different cities and time zones. Without a calendar you're constantly cross-referencing the FIFA website just to know when Argentina kicks off.

With a synced calendar, you see: "Thu Jun 18 · Argentina vs [opponent] · 3:00 PM ET · Fox / Fubo" right in your schedule view. No looking anything up.

Time Zone Tips for US Fans

Games in Vancouver and Seattle will kick off at 9 AM or noon PT (12 PM / 3 PM ET). Miami and Atlanta games will be 6 PM ET. Your calendar app automatically converts to your local time, so you don't need to do any math — the event just shows up at the right time for wherever you are.

Want Just Your Team's Matches?

If you only care about USMNT, Mexico, England, or any other national team, you can't yet filter a tournament calendar by team the way you can with club calendars. The best approach is to subscribe to the full World Cup calendar (free preview includes the first 3 matches, full access with a subscription) and let the event titles tell you what's on.

Can I Watch Every Match for Free?

Most World Cup matches in the US will be on free broadcast TV — Fox on English and Telemundo on Spanish. Some matches will be streaming-only on Fubo. The Watch Link in each calendar event tells you exactly where that specific game airs, so you're never guessing.