### 2026 FIFA World Cup Standings Schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the largest and most anticipated football tournament in history, with over 48 teams competing for the ultimate prize. The tournament will take place from November 18 to December 15, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

#### Group Stage Overview

The group stage will consist of 32 teams divided into eight groups of four. Each group will play a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team in their group exactly once. The top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stages.

| Group | Teams |

|------|-------|

| A | Argentina, Australia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Chile |

| B | Belgium, Cameroon, Costa Rica, Denmark |

| C | England, France, Germany, Honduras |

| D | Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea Republic |

| E | Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand |

| F | Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia |

| G | South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey |

| H | Uruguay, Venezuela |

#### Round of 16

The 16 best teams from the group stage will qualify for the Round of 16. This stage will feature six matches on two consecutive days, with three games played on one day and three on the next.

#### Quarterfinals

Following the Round of 16, the remaining eight teams will compete in the quarterfinals. These matches will also be played on two consecutive days, with four games played on one day and four on the next.

#### Semifinals

The winners of the quarterfinals will advance to the semifinals, which will be held on a single day. There will be two matches, with the winners advancing to the final.

#### Final

The final match will be played on a single day at the host venues in November 2026. The winner of this match will become the 2026 FIFA World Cup champion.

#### Additional Information

- The tournament will have 72 matches in total.

- The opening ceremony will be held on October 22, 2026, in Miami, Florida.

- The closing ceremony will be held on December 15, 2026, in Los Angeles, California.

- The tournament will have a total of $4 billion in prize money.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is expected to attract millions of fans from around the world, making it a historic event that will be remembered for years to come. With its exciting schedule and rich cultural heritage, the tournament promises to be a unforgettable experience for all who attend.