Countdown
Days Until World Cup
This page counts down to the start of the next FIFA World Cup using the current official opening date.
Days remaining
The live counter below continues down to the exact second.
Why it matters
Planning around World Cup
World Cup countdowns are useful for fans, travel planning, host-city interest, and campaign timing around one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
As of April 15, 2026, FIFA's official schedule shows the 2026 World Cup running from June 11, 2026 to July 19, 2026, so this page uses June 11, 2026 as the start date.
If FIFA updates the schedule later, the date on this page should be updated as well.
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FAQ
World Cup FAQ
When is the next World Cup?+
FIFA's current official schedule shows the 2026 World Cup beginning on June 11, 2026.
How many days until the World Cup?+
The live countdown shows the exact number of days until the opening date.
Why does this countdown matter?+
It gives fans and planners a single clear date to work toward.