Our World Cup Countdown (2030) helps football fans track the days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stay excited and never miss the countdown to football’s biggest tournament.
World Cup Countdown 2030
See exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the centenary tournament in Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
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- Choose Date
- Your Team
- Countdown
What Are You Counting Down To?
Pick a World Cup 2030 moment or set your own date.
Who Are You Supporting?
Optional. Your team appears on your countdown, share text and PDF.
FIFA has not published the full 2030 match schedule yet. Dates marked Expected may change, so check FIFA.com before you book travel.
From 13 Teams In 1930 To 48 In 2030
The World Cup returns to South America for its 100th birthday, now almost four times bigger than the first tournament.
How The World Cup Countdown Works
Four quick steps to your own live countdown.
Pick A Moment
Opening match, 100 years or the final.
Or Set Your Own
Any date and time you like.
Add Your Team
For example USA or Mexico.
Watch It Tick
Live clock, calendar file and PDF.
What Is The 2030 FIFA World Cup?
The 2030 FIFA World Cup is the 24th men’s World Cup and marks 100 years since the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930. For the first time, the World Cup will be played across three continents and six countries.
Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the main hosts. To celebrate the centenary, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will each host one opening match before the tournament moves to Europe and Africa. Like 2026, the 2030 World Cup is planned with 48 teams.
The GlobeHour World Cup Countdown 2030 shows the time left in your own time zone and updates every second. You can also see countdown milestones, progress since the 2026 final, add the date to your calendar and download a branded PDF.
World Cup 2030 Key Dates
Expected dates may change when FIFA publishes the match schedule.
| Moment | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 World Cup Final | 19 July 2026 | Played (MetLife Stadium, New Jersey) |
| Opening Match | 8 June 2030 | Expected |
| 100 Years Of The World Cup | 13 July 2030 | Fixed (first matches on 13 July 1930) |
| World Cup Final | 21 July 2030 | Expected, venue not confirmed |
Where The 2030 World Cup Will Be Played
| Country | Role | Summer Time vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Main host | 6 hours ahead |
| Portugal | Main host | 5 hours ahead |
| Morocco | Main host | 5 hours ahead |
| Uruguay | One centenary opening match | 1 hour ahead |
| Argentina | One centenary opening match | 1 hour ahead |
| Paraguay | One centenary opening match | 1 hour ahead |
Time differences are for June and July. Use the Match Time Converter to turn any kick-off into your local time.
How The Countdown Is Calculated
Example: Jake Miller in Dallas checks the opening match countdown at midnight on 26 October 2026.
| Result | Formula | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Time Left | Target date and time − now | 8 Jun 2030 − 26 Oct 2026 |
| Days | Time left ÷ 86,400 seconds | 1,321 days |
| Weeks | Days ÷ 7 | 1,321 ÷ 7 = 188.7 weeks |
| Hours | Days × 24 | 1,321 × 24 = 31,704 hours |
| Progress | Time since 2026 final ÷ total wait × 100 | 99 ÷ 1,420 × 100 = 7.0% |
The clock uses your device’s time zone, so a fan in Miami and a fan in Phoenix each see the countdown to midnight on the target date where they live.
How To Get Ready For World Cup 2030
- Add the opening match and final to your calendar now.
- Check your passport will still be valid in summer 2030.
- Buy tickets only from FIFA’s official ticket site.
- Start a small monthly travel fund with friends.
- Plan for evening kick-offs in Europe landing in the US afternoon.
- Follow qualifying to see which teams make it.
- Set your own countdown for your team’s first match once the draw is made.
- Share your countdown with your club or watch party group.
World Cup Countdown 2030 FAQ
How Many Days Until The 2030 World Cup?
Open the countdown above to see the exact number of days, hours, minutes and seconds left in your time zone. It updates live every second.
When Does The 2030 World Cup Start?
The tournament is expected to start in early June 2030 with centenary matches in South America. This tool uses 8 June 2030 as the expected opening date until FIFA publishes the full schedule.
Where Is The 2030 World Cup?
Morocco, Portugal and Spain are the main hosts, and Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay each host one opening match to celebrate 100 years of the World Cup.
How Many Teams Play At The 2030 World Cup?
The 2030 World Cup is planned with 48 teams, the same number as the 2026 tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
Where Is The 2030 World Cup Final?
The final venue has not been confirmed yet. The big stadiums in Spain and Morocco are the main candidates.
Why Is The 2030 World Cup Special?
It marks 100 years since the first World Cup in Uruguay in 1930, and it is the first World Cup played on three continents.
Is The World Cup Countdown Free?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up and works on phones, tablets and computers. You can also download a PDF and a calendar file.
Can I Count Down To My Team’s First Match?
Yes. Choose My Own Date, enter the match date and kick-off time in your time zone and give it a name like USA First Match.
Is My Information Saved?
Your choices are saved only in your own browser. Nothing is sent to GlobeHour.
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