Football fans will get a star-studded preview of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ this Saturday, when FIFA unveils the updated match venues and kick-off times for the first 48-team edition of the tournament.
The announcement will be made live from 12:00 EST (18:00 CET) on Saturday, 6 December 2025, streamed across FIFA platforms including FIFA.com and FIFA’s YouTube channel, ensuring global audiences can follow in real time.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by a distinguished panel of FIFA Legends to break down the match-ups, including Ronaldo Nazário — a two-time World Cup winner with Brazil — and Francesco Totti, who lifted the trophy with Italy in 2006.
Bulgarian icon Hristo Stoichkov, joint top scorer at USA 1994, and American great Alexi Lalas, one of the most recognisable figures from that same tournament, will also provide expert insight. Popular commentator Andrés Cantor will serve as host.
The reveal comes 24 hours after the spectacular Final Draw in Washington DC, where 12 groups of four were confirmed for the expanded 104-match event co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Saturday’s event will confirm which stadiums will host each game and the precise kick-off times, offering fans a clearer picture of travel plans, marquee fixtures and potential blockbuster encounters throughout the competition.
FIFA says the final version of the schedule will be published in March 2026 after the remaining FIFA and UEFA play-offs are completed and the last six qualifying places are filled.
The 2026 edition will be the biggest World Cup in history — and now, the countdown to who plays where moves up a gear.
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