IF YOU’VE BEEN sitting on your couch watching the World Cup blow up your social feeds, thinking, “Man, I really should’ve locked down some tickets,” stop stressing. The party is far from over. Because FIFA expanded the tournament to a massive 48-team field this year, we get a newly formatted bracket. That means you still have a prime window to grab a seat and witness the chaos in person right here in North America.
We are nearing the end of Round 32, with a few matches left before July 3. After that, we’ll officially enter Round 16, which is a more competitive tier that has weeded out the losing teams. From there, we’ve also mapped out the entire home stretch for you. That includes the Quarterfinals, where the field is cut to the final four; the Semifinals; the Third-Place Playoff; and, finally, the holy grail itself: the World Cup Final in New York, New Jersey. With respect to the remainder of Round 32, we don’t know all the exact matchups yet because teams have to survive this week first, but we do know exactly when and where the drama is going down.
If you want to be the guy who rallies the crew for a road trip, here is the complete, definitive roadmap of the entire tournament so you can secure your seats.
How to Buy World Cup Tickets
Most things aren’t actually as hard as rocket science, but navigating the ticket market for the biggest sporting event on earth can sometimes feel like it. Your first and most obvious option is FIFA’s official ticketing portal. It’s a pretty secure route when using the site’s market reseller. The problem here, though, is that tickets are sometimes scarce or unavailable (not to mention the unbelievably high prices).
That said, another great option for tickets is StubHub. As a trusted third-party reseller, it opens up a wide inventory of tickets that you probably wouldn’t find on the official portal. When individual fans or corporate holders realize they can’t make a game, or their team gets knocked out early, they dump their seats there. StubHub protects buyers with its FanProtect Guarantee, meaning if something goes wrong with your order, they’ll find you comparable tickets or give you your money back. If you’re trying to book a last-minute road trip based on a surprise matchup, keeping a tab open on StubHub is a non-negotiable strategy.
Remaining 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
Round 32
Tuesday, June 30
- Côte d’Ivoire vs. Norway – 1:00 PM ET | Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX)
- France vs. Sweden – 5:00 PM ET | New York New Jersey Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
- Mexico vs. Ecuador – 9:00 PM ET | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
Wednesday, July 1
- England vs. Congo DR – 12:00 PM ET | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
- Belgium vs. Senegal – 4:00 PM ET | Seattle Stadium (Seattle, WA)
- USA vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina – 8:00 PM ET | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Santa Clara, CA)
Thursday, July 2
- Spain vs. Austria – 3:00 PM ET | Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
- Portugal vs. Croatia – 7:00 PM ET | Toronto Stadium (Toronto, Canada)
- Switzerland vs. Algeria – 11:00 PM ET | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada)
Friday, July 3
- Argentina vs. Cabo Verde – 2:00 PM ET | Miami Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
- Colombia vs. Ghana – 6:00 PM ET | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
- Australia vs. Egypt – 9:30 PM ET | Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Round 16
Saturday, July 4
- Match 90 (Winner 73 vs. Winner 75) – 1:00 PM ET | Houston Stadium (Houston, TX)
- Match 89 (Winner 74 vs. Winner 77) – 5:00 PM ET | Philadelphia Stadium (Philadelphia, PA)
Sunday, July 5
- Match 91 (Winner 76 vs. Winner 78) – 4:00 PM ET | New York New Jersey Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
- Match 92 (Winner 79 vs. Winner 80) – 8:00 PM ET | Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
Monday, July 6
- Match 93 (Winner 83 vs. Winner 84) – 3:00 PM ET | Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX)
- Match 94 (Winner 81 vs. Winner 82) – 8:00 PM ET | Seattle Stadium (Seattle, WA)
Tuesday, July 7
- Match 95 (Winner 86 vs. Winner 88) – 12:00 PM ET | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
- Match 96 (Winner 85 vs. Winner 87) – 4:00 PM ET | BC Place Vancouver (Vancouver, Canada)
Quarterfinals
Thursday, July 9
- Match 97 (Winner 89 vs. Winner 90) – 4:00 PM ET | Boston Stadium (Foxborough, MA)
Friday, July 10
- Match 98 (Winner 93 vs. Winner 94) – 12:00 PM ET | Los Angeles Stadium (Inglewood, CA)
Saturday, July 11
- Match 99 (Winner 91 vs. Winner 92) – 4:00 PM ET | Miami Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)
- Match 100 (Winner 95 vs. Winner 96) – 9:00 PM ET | Kansas City Stadium (Kansas City, MO)
Semifinals Schedule
Tuesday, July 14
- Match 101 (Winner 97 vs. Winner 98) – 8:00 PM ET | Dallas Stadium (Arlington, TX)
Wednesday, July 15
- Match 102 (Winner 99 vs. Winner 100) – 8:00 PM ET | Atlanta Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
The World Cup Final
Sunday, July 19
- Match 104 (Winner 101 vs. Winner 102) – 3:00 PM ET | New York New Jersey Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
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