FIFA 2030 ScheduleTournament format & dates
FIFA World Cup 2030 runs from June to July 2030 across Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The 48-team expanded format means more matches, more group stage games, and a longer tournament than any previous World Cup.
48 teams. 104 matches. 32 days.
FIFA 2030 uses the expanded 48-team format introduced for FIFA 2026. Dates below are projected — FIFA will confirm the official fixture calendar when host city allocations are finalised.
Group Stage
Approx. Jun 1–25, 20303 matches per team · Top 2 from each group plus 8 best third-placed teams advance
Round of 32
Approx. Jun 26–30, 2030First knockout round — single match elimination
Round of 16
Approx. Jul 1–5, 2030Winners advance to quarter-finals
Quarter-finals
Approx. Jul 7–9, 2030Winners advance to semi-finals
Semi-finals
Approx. Jul 13–14, 2030Expected in Madrid (Bernabéu/Metropolitano) and Casablanca (Hassan II)
Third Place
Approx. Jul 17, 2030Bronze medal match
Final
Approx. Jul 18–19, 2030Expected at Bernabéu, Madrid or Grand Stade Hassan II, Casablanca
How to plan around the schedule
Group stage trips (7–10 days)
The group stage runs approximately 25 days. A 7–10 day trip can cover 3 group stage matches in one or two host countries. This is the most popular trip length and the best value.
Knockout stage trips (5–7 days)
Quarter-finals through the final span about 12 days in early-to-mid July. A knockout trip captures the highest-intensity matches and is ideal for fans who want drama over volume.
When to book
Book now. The fixture schedule will be confirmed approximately 18 months before the tournament — when it drops, accommodation prices will spike immediately. Locking in now at current rates is the play.
Multi-country trips
Spain, Portugal and Morocco are all within a short flight of each other. Madrid to Casablanca is 3 hours. Lisbon to Casablanca is 2.5 hours. A 14-day trip across two host countries is very achievable.