KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If you're a soccer fan in the Kansas City area, you'll be excited to learn which countries are playing in Kansas City for FIFA World Cup 2026 next June and July.
The group stage schedule for Kansas City was revealed during a live broadcast across FIFA platforms Saturday.
Kansas City will host four group stage matches on June 16, 20, 25 and 27.
- The Tuesday, June 16, match at 8 p.m. will feature two countries from Group J: Argentina and Algeria
- The Saturday, June 20, match at 7 p.m. will feature two countries from Group E: Ecuador and Curaçao
- The Thursday, June 25, match at 6 p.m. will feature two countries from Group F: Tunisia and the Netherlands
- The Saturday, June 27, match at 9 p.m. will feature two countries from Group J: Algeria and Austria
“The release of the final match schedule is a real moment to celebrate the work across our region that brought us to this point,” said KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer. “As the heart of the tournament and the heart of the country, we’re ready to welcome the world with the passion for sport, excellence and hospitality that define us.”
Kramer and other officials spoke with the media after the reveal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage schedule. Watch the full press conference in the video player below.
“Kansas City is excited to welcome fans and followers of the national teams competing at the historic ‘Kansas City [Arrowhead] Stadium’ in 2026,” said KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas. “Teams and their fans from Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Ecuador, Curaçao, Tunisia, and the Netherlands will experience Kansas City’s world-class hospitality as we host the beautiful game on the world’s biggest stage. We are thrilled to meet hundreds of thousands of fans ready to celebrate their teams and Kansas City’s global moment with us.”
Kansas City is also set to host a Round of 32 match on Friday, July 3, and a quarterfinal match on Saturday, July 11.
The full list of groups is below.
Group A: Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, UEFA Playoff D
Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, UEFA Playoff A
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
Group D: United States, Australia, Paraguay, UEFA Playoff C
Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, UEFA Playoff B
Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde
Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, FIFA 2
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, FIFA 1
Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
A series of playoffs in March will determine the tournament's final six slots.
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