World Cup 2026 Group Stage Tickets
72 matches across 12 groups from 11 June to 27 June 2026.
72 matches across 12 groups (A through L) make up the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage. Top 2 teams from each group plus the 8 best third-placed teams advance to the new Round of 32. Group-stage matches are the most affordable on the resale market, typically starting around USD 250.
Group stage — TL;DR
- Dates
- 11 June – 27 June 2026
- Matches
- 72
- Groups
- 12 (A through L)
- Teams advancing
- Top 2 + 8 best third-placed
- Tickets from
- USD 250
How the bracket works
12 groups (A through L), 4 teams per group, 3 matches per team. Each team plays the other three sides in their group once. The top 2 from every group plus the 8 best third-placed sides advance to the new Round of 32 — a total of 32 teams qualify for the knockouts.
Matches — Group stage
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Plan ahead for the Group stage
Host cities for the Group stage
More World Cup 2026 rounds
Round of 16
8 single-elimination matches from 4 to 7 July 2026 — last-16 of the tournament.
Quarter-final
Four quarter-finals on 9 and 11 July 2026 across Boston, LA, Kansas City and Miami.
Semi-final
Two semi-finals on 14 and 15 July 2026 at AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Final
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final — 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, NY/NJ.