The FIFA World Cup 2026, set to be the largest tournament in history, has released its schedule, enabling fans across the globe to determine when matches will be played in their respective time zones. The tournament kicks off on June 11 and concludes on July 19, spanning across the United States, Canada, and Mexico with 104 matches featuring 48 teams.

This year's World Cup marks a significant expansion, not only in the number of participating teams but also in its geographical reach. The co-hosting arrangement, with Canada participating for the first time, along with the United States and Mexico—both previous hosts—underscores the tournament's growing global appeal and logistical complexity.

A dedicated widget is available for fans to input their location and view the precise local times for all 104 fixtures. This feature aims to enhance fan engagement by making it easier for supporters to follow their teams regardless of their geographical distance from the host nations.

The release of the schedule comes as anticipation builds for the quadrennial event. This expanded format is expected to introduce more nations to the World Cup stage, potentially leading to new rivalries and upsets, while also presenting challenges in terms of travel and scheduling across three countries.

Brazil remains the most successful nation in World Cup history, having claimed the title five times in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Mexico has hosted the tournament twice before, in 1970 and 1986, while the US hosted in 1994. Canada's inclusion as a co-host for the first time adds a new dimension to the tournament's legacy.

Financial stakes are also higher for the 2026 edition. The winning team will receive a record prize of $50 million, an increase from the $42 million awarded in the Qatar 2022 World Cup. This prize money has seen a dramatic increase since 1982, when the winning sum was $2.2 million, reflecting the event's escalating commercial value.

The tournament will utilize 16 stadiums spread across 16 cities in the three host countries. Organizers have highlighted the scale of the event, emphasizing the logistical planning required to manage such a widespread and extended competition.

With the tournament schedule now public, football enthusiasts can plan their viewing schedules, marking key dates and times for what promises to be the most expansive FIFA World Cup ever staged.