104 matches · 48 teams · 3 host nations
Tournament timeline
Every stage of the 2030 World Cup, from the centenary opening matches to the final. Dates are expected windows until FIFA publishes the official calendar.
June–July 2030
Expected tournament window
72 / 32
Group stage / knockout matches
11 cities
Morocco, Portugal and Spain
Expected early June 2030
Confirmed by FIFACentenary opening matches
3 matches
The tournament opens with celebration fixtures in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, marking 100 years since the first World Cup, before the competition moves to Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
Expected mid June 2030
Not yet confirmedGroup stage
72 matches
48 teams in 12 groups of four. Every host nation stages group fixtures, so most travelling fans will build their first trip around this window.
Expected late June 2030
Not yet confirmedRound of 32
16 matches
The first knockout round in the expanded format: group winners, runners-up and the best third-placed teams go through.
Expected early July 2030
Not yet confirmedRound of 16
8 matches
Larger venues take over as the field halves and travel between host nations begins.
Expected early July 2030
Not yet confirmedQuarter-finals
4 matches
Four fixtures across the biggest stadiums in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.
Expected mid July 2030
Not yet confirmedSemi-finals
2 matches
Two nights that decide the final. Expect the highest demand for stays and transport.
Expected mid July 2030
Not yet confirmedThird-place play-off
1 match
Played in the final weekend, usually the day before the final.
Expected mid July 2030
Not yet confirmedThe final
1 match
The closing match of the centenary tournament. The host venue has been widely reported but is not officially confirmed.
How to use this timeline
Use the expected windows to shape your travel dates now, then confirm flights and stays once the official schedule and the draw are published. Fixtures appear on MPS2030 as soon as they are known.