World Cup 2026 Key Dates: Opening Match, Group Stage and the Final
From the Estadio Azteca opener to the MetLife final, here are the dates that shape the 2026 World Cup calendar.
By Tom Frank · June 10, 2026 · 1 min
FIFA World Cup 2026 · USA · Canada · Mexico
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From the Estadio Azteca opener to the MetLife final, here are the dates that shape the 2026 World Cup calendar.
By Tom Frank · June 10, 2026 · 1 min
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