World Cup 2030 Dates: Full Calendar (8 June – 21 July)
Updated 12 September 2026 — the exact-match guide for world cup 2030 dates.
Quick answer: World Cup 2030 dates are 8 June – 21 July 2030. Centenary openers land 8–9 June in South America; the Mediterranean main tournament opens mid-June; the final targets 21 July 2030.
Free bracket on those dates → World Cup 2030 simulator · Interactive hub: /world-cup-2030-calendar/
World Cup 2030 Dates at a Glance
| Milestone | Date (indicative FIFA window) |
|---|---|
| Tournament start | 8 June 2030 |
| Centenary openers (UY / AR / PY) | 8–9 June 2030 |
| Main hosts open (MA / PT / ES) | 13–14 June 2030 (indicative) |
| Group stage | Mid-June → late June |
| Knockouts | Late June → mid-July |
| Final | 21 July 2030 |
| Tournament end | 21 July 2030 |
These are the working FIFA-facing dates for planning. Exact kickoff times and the full match schedule publish closer to the tournament — see schedule guide and when is 2030?.
Why 2030 Dates Are Unusual
Unlike a single-country World Cup, 2030 dates stretch across three continents:
- 8–9 June — centenary celebration matches in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay
- Mid-June onward — main co-hosts Morocco, Portugal, Spain
- 21 July — final (venue TBA among elite stadiums)
Six nations are involved; six automatic qualifiers. Details: who is hosting?.
Dates vs Format vs Simulator
| Question | Answer page |
|---|---|
| Exact date window | This page |
| Matchday structure | 2030 schedule |
| 48 teams / Round of 32 | 2030 format |
| Who wins on those dates? | https://worldcupranking.com/world-cup-2030-simulator/ |
Run the 2030 world cup simulator to project groups and knockouts inside the June–July 2030 window — ELO 70% + FIFA ranking 30%.
Key Date FAQs Fans Ask Together
When does World Cup 2030 start?
8 June 2030 (centenary openers).
When does World Cup 2030 end?
21 July 2030 (final target date).
What are the World Cup 2030 dates?
8 June – 21 July 2030.
Is the schedule final?
The window is set; minute-by-minute fixtures arrive later. Track /world-cup-2030-calendar/.
Plan Ahead
- Save 8 June – 21 July 2030
- Bookmark FIFA.com for official time updates
- Simulate scenarios now → https://worldcupranking.com/world-cup-2030-simulator/
- Watch ticket news → 2030 tickets