FIFA World Cup 2026 API for developers
Live fixtures, real-time scores, lineups, xG, player stats, and odds for all 104 matches across 48 teams. Hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 - July 19, 2026.
One endpoint, every World Cup match
Filter the matches endpoint by competition_id={COMPETITION_ID} to get all 104 World Cup fixtures. The same endpoints power lineups, in-match events, xG, player stats, and odds — across all 1,195 other competitions on the platform.
// Fetch 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id={COMPETITION_ID}&season=2026',
{
headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' }
}
);
const { data } = await response.json();
console.log(data); // 104 World Cup fixturesAll 12 groups
48 teams across 12 groups (A–L). Top 2 + 8 best third-placed teams advance to the Round of 32.
Group A
- · Mexico
- · Cameroon
- · Poland
- · Jordan
Group B
- · Canada
- · Switzerland
- · Ecuador
- · Algeria
Group C
- · United States
- · Denmark
- · South Korea
- · Panama
Group D
- · Argentina
- · Morocco
- · Iran
- · New Zealand
Group E
- · Spain
- · Uruguay
- · Australia
- · Jamaica
Group F
- · France
- · Japan
- · Ivory Coast
- · Costa Rica
Group G
- · Brazil
- · Germany
- · Qatar
- · Tunisia
Group H
- · England
- · Colombia
- · Senegal
- · Iraq
Group I
- · Portugal
- · Egypt
- · Saudi Arabia
- · Haiti
Group J
- · Netherlands
- · Nigeria
- · Paraguay
- · Uzbekistan
Group K
- · Belgium
- · Ghana
- · Turkey
- · Solomon Islands
Group L
- · Italy
- · Croatia
- · Honduras
- · Norway
Title contenders
Argentina
La Albiceleste
France
Les Bleus
Spain
La Roja
England
Three Lions
Brazil
Seleção
Portugal
A Seleção das Quinas
Netherlands
Oranje
Belgium
Red Devils
Germany
Die Mannschaft
Italy
Gli Azzurri
Uruguay
La Celeste
Croatia
Vatreni
Group stage fixtures
What developers build with the World Cup API
Bracket challenge apps
Build prediction games against the 48-team bracket with live scores and updated standings.
Live score dashboards
Power match-centre, ticker, and notification systems with sub-minute fixture and score data.
Fantasy World Cup
Player picks, golden boot tracking, captain points, and round-by-round leaderboards via a single API.
Betting analytics & odds
Live and pre-match odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi for every World Cup fixture.
16 host cities
World Cup 2026 data hubs
Fixtures
All 104 matches with dates, venues, and kickoff times.
Odds
Live and pre-match odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, and Betfair.
Standings
Live group standings and tiebreaker calculations.
Results
Final scores and match events for completed fixtures.
Squads
All 48 team squads, captains, and managers.
Top scorers
Golden Boot tracker and player goal counts.
Predictions
Win-probability models powered by historical data.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Every plan includes stats, odds, xG, history, and every documented endpoint.
Starter
For prototypes, side projects, and early products
Included in every plan:
- All football data endpoints included
- Pre-match & live odds endpoints
- Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange & Kambi odds
- 1X2, Asian handicap, totals, BTTS, DNB & corners
- Fixtures, results, match stats, teams & players
- xG, player season stats & team stats
- 10 years of historical match data
- Build with AI
- 80 competitions by default, up to 1,196 on request
- 100,000 requests/month
- 120 requests/min
- Email & chat support
Growth
For production apps with steady traffic
Everything in Starter, plus:
- 500,000 requests/month
- 300 requests/min
- Priority support for production teams
Scale
For high-volume, production-grade usage
Everything in Growth, upgraded to:
- 5,000,000 requests/month
- 1,000 requests/min
- Dedicated support & SLA
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TheStatsAPI cover the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Yes. We cover all 104 matches across 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including fixtures, lineups, live scores, match stats, xG, player stats, and odds. Filter the matches endpoint by the World Cup competition_id (look it up via GET /football/competitions?search=world%20cup).
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026 at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey.
How many teams play in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup - the largest in history. The teams are split into 12 groups of 4 (A through L). The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance to the new Round of 32.
Where is the 2026 World Cup hosted?
The 2026 World Cup is hosted across 16 cities in three countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico (Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey), and 2 in Canada (Toronto, Vancouver). The opening match is at the Estadio Azteca, the final is at MetLife Stadium.
Can I get live World Cup scores via the API?
Yes. Live scores, in-play events (goals, cards, substitutions), and match stats are available via the matches endpoints. Updates are typically available within seconds of the source feed.
Do you provide World Cup odds?
Yes. Pre-match and live odds from Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange, and Kambi are available across 1X2, Asian handicap, BTTS, over/under, draw no bet, and corners markets for every World Cup fixture.
How much does the World Cup API cost?
Plans start at $50/month and include access to the World Cup, plus 80 other competitions by default and up to 1,196 on request. Every plan includes all endpoints with a 7-day free trial.
Is historical World Cup data available?
Yes. We have data going back through every FIFA World Cup edition from 1930. Use historical endpoints to query past tournaments, final scores, top scorers, and team records.
Power your World Cup 2026 app with live data
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