The 2030 World Cup schedule is starting to take shape. FIFA has confirmed the host nations, the tournament window, and the key dates for the 48-team finals, which run from June 13 to July 21, 2030 across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. This page tracks the confirmed 2030 World Cup schedule and dates, the six nations already qualified, and the format, and it will be updated with full fixtures and a printable bracket once the draw is made.
2030 World Cup Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Tournament window: June 13 to July 21, 2030 (centenary matches June 8-9)
- Hosts: Morocco, Portugal, and Spain
- Centenary matches: Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay (one each)
- Format: 48 teams, 104 matches
- Final: Sunday, July 21, 2030
- Already qualified: 6 nations (the three hosts plus the three centenary hosts)
2030 World Cup Schedule: Confirmed Key Dates
FIFA approved a schedule framework that brings the three South American centenary matches forward by a few days so teams can travel back for the group stage in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. The confirmed milestones are below; full kickoff times and fixtures follow the draw.
| Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sat-Sun, Jun 8-9, 2030 | Centenary ceremony and first matches (Uruguay in Montevideo, Argentina, Paraguay) | South America |
| Thu-Fri, Jun 13-14, 2030 | Opening ceremony and opening game(s) | Morocco / Portugal / Spain |
| Sat-Sun, Jun 15-16, 2030 | First matches of the other teams in the South American groups | Host nations |
| Fri-Sat, Jun 21-22, 2030 | Second matches of the South American groups | Host nations |
| Sun, Jul 21, 2030 | FIFA World Cup 2030 Final | Host nations |
Who Is Hosting the 2030 World Cup?
Morocco, Portugal, and Spain won the hosting rights as a joint bid, confirmed by the FIFA Congress in December 2024. Together they will stage 101 of the 104 matches, spanning two continents and three confederations (CAF and UEFA). Because 2030 marks 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, FIFA also approved three centenary celebration matches in South America: one in Montevideo, Uruguay (host and winner in 1930), one in Argentina (the 1930 runner-up), and one in Paraguay (the home of CONMEBOL). As a result, six nations across three continents will share the opening days of the tournament.
Which Teams Have Qualified for 2030?
Six teams already have their places confirmed. The three hosts, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, qualify automatically, and so do the three centenary hosts, Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, each taking a slot from their confederation quota. Every remaining place will be decided through the usual confederation qualifying competitions, which build through 2028 and 2030. We will add qualified teams to this page as each region confirms its entrants.
2030 World Cup Format and Bracket
The 2030 World Cup keeps the 48-team format that debuted in 2026, with 104 matches in all. Teams are drawn into groups for the first round, and the top finishers move into a knockout bracket that runs through the round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final on July 21, 2030. Once the draw is set, you will be able to follow the full bracket here, and you can already grab blank templates from our printable brackets hub to map out your own predictions.
2030 World Cup Schedule: Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 FIFA World Cup is scheduled from June 13 to July 21, 2030, in Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Three centenary celebration matches are set for June 8-9, 2030, in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay, a few days before the official opening.
Who is hosting the 2030 World Cup?
Morocco, Portugal, and Spain are the three tournament hosts, staging 101 of the 104 matches. In addition, one centenary match each will be played in Uruguay (Montevideo), Argentina, and Paraguay to mark 100 years since the first World Cup in 1930.
Which teams have qualified for the 2030 World Cup?
Six nations qualify automatically: hosts Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, plus centenary hosts Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay. Every other team reaches the finals through confederation qualifying, which runs through 2028 to 2030.
How many teams play in the 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 World Cup uses the 48-team format introduced in 2026, with 104 matches in total. Teams are drawn into groups, and the top finishers advance to the knockout bracket that ends with the final on July 21, 2030.
When will the full 2030 World Cup schedule and bracket be released?
FIFA has confirmed the key dates and hosts, but the full match schedule, host cities, and bracket are set after qualifying and the final draw, expected closer to 2030. We will update this page with fixtures, venues, and a printable bracket as they are confirmed.
More World Cup Coverage
- 2026 World Cup Hub: Schedule, Bracket, and How to Watch
- Printable Brackets: Free Tournament Bracket PDFs
Source: FIFA World Cup 2030: Everything you need to know.
