MIAMI – Immediately at 3 p.m., FIFA formally launched the extremely anticipated match schedule for the FIFA World Cup 26™, revealing that Miami will host seven matches ― starting June 15 by way of July 18, 2026 ― together with one quarterfinal and the bronze match. This announcement marks a historic second for the group, putting Greater Miami and Miami Beach and the state of Florida on the middle of the worldwide soccer stage.
“Fútbol is coming to Miami-Dade County with immense vitality and keenness in 2026 as we host FIFA World Cup. We’re thrilled to share with our residents and guests that our group will welcome seven matches, together with one quarter remaining and the bronze match,” expressed Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
FIFA World Cup 26TM signifies the thrilling return of the match to america for the primary time since 1994. The match would be the biggest-ever World Cup staged in Canada, Mexico and america, that includes a file 48 groups and 104 matches throughout North America. Seven of these matches shall be performed at Arduous Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, which has performed host to a few of the most high-profile soccer matches in current historical past.
“Residents of Miami Gardens already know what it means to be acknowledged as a group that has a championship pedigree in addition to carrying the title of year-round sports activities mecca,” mentioned Miami Gardens Mayor Rodney Harris. “We will unite a group by way of sports activities and discover methods to supply financial alternative for our residents because of Arduous Rock Stadium, which proudly calls Miami Gardens house.”
The match schedule runs greater than a month in the course of the summer time of 2026 and gives added incentive for members of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee to roll up their sleeves and get to work on delivering the perfect expertise potential for residents and guests alike.
“The announcement of seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Better Miami and Miami Seaside, actually kicks issues into excessive gear together with one quarter remaining and the bronze match,” mentioned Rodney Barreto, co-chair of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. “We have now a novel alternative to showcase the variety of Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, and we’re excited to get to work.”