Your unofficial fan hub for the 2026 World Cup.
Visa tools, local-time fixtures, and group-stage scenarios — fast, free, no login.
Traveling to the games?
Going to the USA, Canada, or Mexico? Get your entry requirements sorted before you book.
- ✓ Visa requirements by your passport
- ✓ ESTA, eTA & B-2 visa details
- ✓ Official apply links + processing times
- ✓ Crossing between host countries
Watching from home?
Following from anywhere in the world? Never miss a kick-off or lose your team in the table.
- ✓ All fixtures in your local time zone
- ✓ Where to stream in your country
- ✓ Group standings & knockout path
- ✓ Qualification scenario simulator
Fan Tools
Three tools every fan needs.
Built for accuracy. Built for speed. No login needed.
Travelers
Visa & Entry Checker
Pick your nationality and which host countries you'll visit. Get instant results: visa, ESTA, eTA, or nothing needed — with official apply links and processing times.
All fans
Your-Time Fixtures
Choose a team and your time zone. Every match shown in your local time — no mental arithmetic, no missed kick-offs.
Fans & Analysts
Qualification Calculator
Set any final-matchday scorelines for a group and instantly see who finishes 1st, 2nd, chases a best-third-place spot, or goes home.
Fixtures
Opening fixtures.
Jun 11
19:00 ET
🇲🇽 Mexico vs 🇦🇺 Australia
Jun 11
16:00 ET
🇺🇸 USA vs 🇸🇳 Senegal
Jun 12
12:00 ET
🇫🇷 France vs 🇨🇴 Colombia
Jun 12
15:00 ET
🇩🇪 Germany vs 🇲🇦 Morocco
Jun 12
18:00 ET
🇦🇷 Argentina vs 🇪🇸 Spain
Times in U.S. Eastern Time (ET). Convert to your time zone →
About
Built for fans, not broadcasters.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the most expansive in tournament history — 48 national teams, 16 host cities, and three host countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The group stage runs from 11 June to 2 July, with the Final on 19 July 2026.
For the first time, the expanded format includes a Round of 32. KickoffFooty is your unofficial companion — covering visa requirements, personalised match times, and group-stage scenarios. Built for fans, not sponsors.
Get startedFAQ
Frequently asked questions.
When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?
It runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026 — 39 days. The opening match is in Mexico City and the final is at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area on July 19.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
Across three countries — the United States, Canada, and Mexico — in 16 host cities. The US hosts 11 cities (and most matches), Canada hosts Toronto and Vancouver, and Mexico hosts Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams — up from 32. It's the largest World Cup ever.
How does the new 48-team format work?
The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a new Round of 32. From there it's single-elimination: Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final.
How many matches are there?
104 matches over the 39-day tournament — far more than the 64 of previous World Cups.
How can I follow my team and see kickoffs in my time zone?
Pick your team and your location in our fixtures tool and it converts every kickoff to your local time, then maps your team's route through the knockout rounds.
KickoffFooty
Unofficial fan hub for the 2026 World Cup. Free tools, no login.