World Cup 2026 Match Schedule & Fixtures
Complete schedule for all 64 WC2026 matches — group stage, knockout rounds, venues, and kick-off times in GMT (UTC+0). Ghana is in Group E.
🇬🇭 🇬🇭 Ghana Black Stars Matches
🌐 Timezone Note
GMT = UTC+0. All match kick-off times are shown in GMT (Ghana timezone). WC2026 is hosted across USA, Canada, and Mexico — most matches kick off at 17:00, 20:00, or 23:00 UTC.
🏆 Group Stage — 48 Matches
Thu 11 Jun
17:00 GMT
Thu 11 Jun
20:00 GMT
Sat 13 Jun
23:00 GMT
Sat 13 Jun
17:00 GMT
Mon 15 Jun
20:00 GMT
Mon 15 Jun
23:00 GMT
Mon 15 Jun
17:00 GMT
Mon 15 Jun
20:00 GMT
Wed 17 Jun
23:00 GMT
Wed 17 Jun
17:00 GMT
Fri 19 Jun
20:00 GMT
Fri 19 Jun
23:00 GMT
Fri 19 Jun
17:00 GMT
Fri 19 Jun
20:00 GMT
Sun 21 Jun
23:00 GMT
Sun 21 Jun
17:00 GMT
Tue 23 Jun
20:00 GMT
Tue 23 Jun
23:00 GMT
Tue 23 Jun
17:00 GMT
Tue 23 Jun
20:00 GMT
Thu 25 Jun
23:00 GMT
Thu 25 Jun
17:00 GMT
Sat 27 Jun
20:00 GMT
Sat 27 Jun
23:00 GMT
Sat 27 Jun
17:00 GMT
Sat 27 Jun
20:00 GMT
Mon 29 Jun
23:00 GMT
Mon 29 Jun
17:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
20:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
23:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
17:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
20:00 GMT
Fri 3 Jul
23:00 GMT
Fri 3 Jul
17:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
20:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
23:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
17:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
20:00 GMT
Tue 7 Jul
23:00 GMT
Tue 7 Jul
17:00 GMT
Thu 9 Jul
20:00 GMT
Thu 9 Jul
23:00 GMT
Thu 9 Jul
17:00 GMT
Thu 9 Jul
20:00 GMT
Sat 11 Jul
23:00 GMT
Sat 11 Jul
17:00 GMT
Mon 13 Jul
20:00 GMT
Mon 13 Jul
23:00 GMT
⚡ Round of 16 — 8 Matches
Sun 28 Jun
17:00 GMT
Mon 29 Jun
17:00 GMT
Tue 30 Jun
20:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
20:00 GMT
Sun 28 Jun
20:00 GMT
Mon 29 Jun
20:00 GMT
Tue 30 Jun
23:00 GMT
Wed 1 Jul
23:00 GMT
🔥 Quarter Finals — 4 Matches
Sat 4 Jul
17:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
17:00 GMT
Sat 4 Jul
20:00 GMT
Sun 5 Jul
20:00 GMT
🌟 Semi Finals — 2 Matches
Thu 9 Jul
20:00 GMT
Fri 10 Jul
20:00 GMT
🥉 Third Place
Mon 13 Jul
17:00 GMT
Final
July 19, 2026Sun 19 Jul
20:00 GMT
MetLife Stadium
New Jersey
🏟️ WC2026 Host Cities & Venues
MetLife Stadium
SoFi Stadium
AT&T Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium
NRG Stadium
Levi's Stadium
Lumen Field
Arrowhead Stadium
BC Place
BMO Field
Estadio Azteca
Estadio Akron
⚠️ Responsible Gambling
This WC2026 match schedule is tentative. Final schedule, group assignments, and venues will be confirmed by FIFA. In Ghana, always bet with licensed operators regulated by the Gaming Commission of Ghana.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When does the WC2026 group stage start?+
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage kicks off on June 11, 2026. Ghana's Black Stars begin their campaign in Group E against Australia on June 11 or 12, 2026 (exact date TBD by FIFA draw). The tournament runs until the Final on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
What time do WC2026 matches start in Ghana (GMT)?+
WC2026 is hosted across USA, Canada, and Mexico. Most group matches kick off at 17:00, 20:00, or 23:00 UTC — which is exactly 17:00, 20:00, or 23:00 GMT (Ghana timezone, UTC+0). Ghana matches in the afternoon/evening GMT will be prime-time viewing across the country.
How many matches are in the World Cup 2026?+
WC2026 features 104 matches total (expanded from 64), but the football tournament has 64 matches: 48 in the group stage (8 groups of 4 teams, 6 matches each), 8 Round of 16, 4 Quarter Finals, 2 Semi Finals, 1 Third Place, and 1 Final.
What are the group stage tiebreaker rules in WC2026?+
WC2026 group stage tiebreakers (in order): 1) Points in all group matches, 2) Goal difference in all group matches, 3) Number of goals scored in all group matches, 4) Points in head-to-head matches among tied teams, 5) Goal difference in head-to-head matches, 6) Goals scored away in head-to-head, 7) Fair play points (yellow/red cards), 8) Drawing of lots by FIFA.
Ghana in Group E — who are the opponents?+
Ghana's Black Stars are drawn in Group E alongside Germany 🇩🇪, England 🏴, and Australia 🇦🇺. This is a challenging but exciting group for Ghana. The Black Stars will need to finish in the top 2 to advance to the knockout rounds.
Where is the WC2026 final?+
The WC2026 Final takes place on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA — with a capacity of approximately 82,000 spectators.