The 2026 World Cup begins in June 11 and the final and in 19 July, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. 48 teams are competing for the title for the first time in history.
The tournament will be held simultaneously in three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Brazil is in Group D and its matches are distributed among the host cities in the USA.
Here you can find the dates, the game schedule, the times of Brazil's games, and where to watch them live for free on your mobile phone.
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What you will find in the guide
- When does the 2026 World Cup start and what is the date of the final?
- Full schedule of games with dates and times.
- Brazil's matches in the World Cup: dates, opponents and times
- Where to watch the World Cup live for free on your mobile phone.
- Competition format with 48 teams and phases.
Most searched dates now
Opening of the 2026 World Cup
June 11th, 2026
Brazil games
Group stage in the USA
2026 World Cup Final
July 19 – MetLife Stadium
Where to watch for free
CazeTV – Globo – Band
What changes in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams for the first time
The 2026 World Cup will be the first in history with 48 participating teams. The group stage will be played in 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two teams from each group and the 8 best third-placed teams advancing to the next stage. Click here to see the full calendar.
Three countries as headquarters
The US, Canada, and Mexico will host the games in 16 cities. The US will host the majority of the matches, including the final in New Jersey. Brazil will play in the US during the group stage. Click here to see the host cities.
Where to watch live for free
CazeTV streams all 104 World Cup matches live on YouTube, for free and without registration. Globo broadcasts Brazil's matches and featured games on free-to-air TV and Globoplay. Band also broadcasts selected matches. Click here to see how to watch.
Brazil's matches in the 2026 World Cup
Brazil is in Group D and will compete in the group stage in the USA. The dates, times, and opponents for the national team's matches are detailed in the complete guide, with information on which channel will broadcast each game. Click here to see Brazil's games.
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FAQ
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, with the opening match in the USA. The final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
How many teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup, the first edition with this number of participants. The teams will be divided into 12 groups of 4 teams, with the top two teams from each group and the 8 best third-placed teams advancing.
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
The 2026 World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a total of 16 host cities. Most of the matches will be in the USA, including the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
How to watch the 2026 World Cup for free?
CazeTV streams all 104 games live on YouTube for free, no registration required. Globo broadcasts Brazil's games on free-to-air TV and on Globoplay with free registration. Band also covers selected matches at no cost.
When does Brazil play in the 2026 World Cup?
Brazil is in Group D and will compete in the group stage in the USA. The dates, times, and opponents for the national team's matches are in the complete guide, which also includes information on which channel will broadcast each game.
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