FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown
Live countdown to the Final at MetLife Stadium · July 19, 2026
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MetLife Stadium · East Rutherford, New Jersey · 8:00 PM ET
Tournament Timeline
Group Stage
June 11 – 27
Round of 32
June 28 – July 3
Round of 16
July 4 – 7
Quarter-Finals
July 9 – 11
Semi-Finals
July 14 – 15
3rd Place Play-off
July 18
Final
July 19
Tournament Info
48
Teams
16
Venues
3
Host Countries
104
Matches
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition to feature 48 teams and the first to be hosted by three nations — United States, Mexico, and Canada. Matches are spread across 16 world-class venues in North America.
How It Works
- Target Time — The countdown calculates the time remaining until July 20, 2026 at 00:00 UTC (July 19, 8:00 PM ET), which is the scheduled kick-off of the World Cup Final.
- Live Calculation — Your browser continuously computes the difference between the current time and the target time using JavaScript's
Date.now(). - Real-Time Display — Every second, the countdown updates the days, hours, minutes, and seconds displayed on screen and in the browser tab title.
- Automatic Sync — The timer runs entirely client-side and respects your device's local time. No page refresh needed — it adjusts automatically.
- Zero Latency — When the Final begins, the timer hits zero and displays a celebration message so you know it's game time!
Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do
- Bookmark this page for live countdown updates
- Share with friends who are following World Cup 2026
- Check the tournament timeline for match schedules
- Use the countdown to plan watch parties and events
- Follow official FIFA channels for latest updates
❌ Don't
- Reload the page unnecessarily — the timer updates live
- Rely on this countdown for official broadcast times — check local listings
- Ignore time zone differences — the countdown adjusts to your local time
- Miss the kick-off — set a reminder alongside the countdown
- Forget to verify ticket authenticity if attending the Final live
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will be held on July 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
How does the countdown timer work?
The countdown timer calculates the time between your current local time and the target time (July 20, 2026 00:00 UTC). It updates in real-time every second using JavaScript, displaying days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining.
How many teams are competing in World Cup 2026?
For the first time in history, the FIFA World Cup features 48 teams — expanded from 32 teams. The group stage consists of 12 groups of 4 teams each, with the top two and eight best third-placed teams advancing to the Round of 32.
Which countries are hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Three countries are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup: the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It is the first World Cup hosted by three nations jointly. The Final will be played in the USA at MetLife Stadium.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?
A total of 104 matches will be played — the most in any FIFA World Cup edition. This is due to the expanded 48-team format with 72 group-stage matches and 32 knockout-stage matches.
Where is the Final being played?
The World Cup 2026 Final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA. It has a seating capacity of over 82,000 and is just outside New York City.