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World Cup 2026 schedule, groups and match guide
A clear guide to the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with fixtures, groups, host cities, rules, team pages and legal ways to watch.
Tournament schedule
11 June-19 July 2026
Updated For 2026
Schedule, Tables And Guides For The Tournament
The front page brings together the official schedule, confirmed groups, legal market guides and editorial pages that can be updated throughout the tournament.
Key World Cup 2026 matches
Mexico vs South Africa
Mexico vs South Africa opens World Cup 2026, with the host nation, a packed stadium and legal viewing links all in focus before kick-off.
12 June 2026Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina is Canada's first group match, with previews, lineups, half-time notes and the final recap in one place.
12 June 2026United States vs Paraguay
United States vs Paraguay brings a host-nation opener together with a South American test under the lights in Los Angeles.
13 June 2026Brazil vs Morocco
Brazil vs Morocco brings one of the world's largest fanbases against the 2022 semifinalists, a standout early group-stage matchup.
14 June 2026Netherlands vs Japan
Netherlands vs Japan brings two teams with strong international followings into a clean fixture, preview and highlights guide.
15 June 2026Belgium vs Egypt
Belgium vs Egypt links European and African storylines, with lineups, legal viewing, score notes and post-match analysis.
Featured Match Calendar
| Date | Local Time | ET | Group | Fixture | Venue | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2026 | 13:00 Mexico City | 15:00 ET | A | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium | Opening match, host-country spotlight and the first major fixture guide of the tournament. |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 15:00 Toronto | 15:00 ET | B | Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina | Toronto Stadium | Canada's first group match gets a full preview, match notes and final-whistle recap. |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 18:00 Los Angeles | 21:00 ET | D | United States vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium | A host-nation night match against Paraguay gives the United States an early Group D test. |
| 13 Jun 2026 | 18:00 New York/New Jersey | 18:00 ET | C | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium | A global fanbase matchup built for previews, score notes and tactical analysis. |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 15:00 New York/New Jersey | 15:00 ET | I | France vs Senegal | New York New Jersey Stadium | European favourite versus African contender, with clear pre-match context and post-match stories. |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 19:30 Miami | 19:30 ET | K | Colombia vs Portugal | Miami Stadium | Final group-stage window with South American and European storylines. |
World Cup 2026 Group Tables
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korea Republic | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Turkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Côte d'Ivoire | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IR Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cabo Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What to follow on matchday
Before kick-off
Follow previews, lineups, legal watch links, odds context and team news as kick-off approaches.
At half-time
Track the score, VAR moments, injuries and short analysis while the match is still moving.
After full-time
Check the result, key moments, table impact and next-match links once the final whistle goes.
After the final
Keep recap, awards, best matches, transfer-rumour and debate pages active after the trophy is lifted.
Articles And Editorial Guides
World Cup 2026 Schedule: Daily Fixtures And Match Recaps
A day-by-day guide to fixtures, group tables, legal viewing links and the pages to follow around every match.
4 min · Read moreTablesWorld Cup 2026 Groups And Tables: How To Track Every Standings Change
Use this tracker to follow all 12 groups, the top-two qualification race and the eight third-place spots for the round of 32.
5 min · Read moreMatch GuideBest World Cup 2026 Group-Stage Matches To Watch First
Mexico vs South Africa, United States vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Morocco and more early fixtures worth circling first.
6 min · Read moreExplainerHow The 48-Team World Cup 2026 Format Works
The expanded tournament has 12 groups, 104 matches and a round of 32. Here is the clean version fans need on matchday.
5 min · Read moreViewingWhere To Watch World Cup 2026 Legally: Market-By-Market Checklist
A legal viewing checklist for the United States, Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Spain, the UK and other priority football markets.
4 min · Read moreMatchdayWorld Cup 2026 Matchday Checklist: What To Follow Before And After Kick-Off
A practical checklist for fixtures, team news, lineups, tables, recaps and explainers during the tournament.
7 min · Read moreGroups A-L
Group A
Mexico · South Africa · Korea Republic · Czechia
Group B
Canada · Switzerland · Qatar · Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group C
Brazil · Morocco · Haiti · Scotland
Group D
United States · Paraguay · Australia · Turkiye
Group E
Germany · Curaçao · Côte d'Ivoire · Ecuador
Group F
Netherlands · Japan · Tunisia · Sweden
Group G
Belgium · Egypt · IR Iran · New Zealand
Group H
Spain · Cabo Verde · Saudi Arabia · Uruguay
Group I
France · Senegal · Iraq · Norway
Group J
Argentina · Algeria · Austria · Jordan
Group K
Portugal · Uzbekistan · Colombia · DR Congo
Group L
England · Croatia · Ghana · Panama
Host cities and stadiums
Atlanta
Atlanta Stadium · United States
Boston
Boston Stadium · United States
Dallas
Dallas Stadium · United States
Guadalajara
Estadio Guadalajara · Mexico
Houston
Houston Stadium · United States
Kansas City
Kansas City Stadium · United States
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Stadium · United States
Mexico City
Mexico City Stadium · Mexico
Miami
Miami Stadium · United States
Monterrey
Estadio Monterrey · Mexico
New York New Jersey
New York New Jersey Stadium · United States
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Stadium · United States
San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium · United States
Seattle
Seattle Stadium · United States
Toronto
Toronto Stadium · Canada
Vancouver
BC Place Vancouver · Canada
Teams
Mexico
Group A · CONCACAF
South Africa
Group A · CAF
Korea Republic
Group A · AFC
Czechia
Group A · UEFA
Canada
Group B · CONCACAF
Switzerland
Group B · UEFA
Qatar
Group B · AFC
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Group B · UEFA
Brazil
Group C · CONMEBOL
Morocco
Group C · CAF
Haiti
Group C · CONCACAF
Scotland
Group C · UEFA
United States
Group D · CONCACAF
Paraguay
Group D · CONMEBOL
Australia
Group D · AFC
Turkiye
Group D · UEFA
Germany
Group E · UEFA
Curaçao
Group E · CONCACAF
Côte d'Ivoire
Group E · CAF
Ecuador
Group E · CONMEBOL
Netherlands
Group F · UEFA
Japan
Group F · AFC
Tunisia
Group F · CAF
Sweden
Group F · UEFA
Belgium
Group G · UEFA
Egypt
Group G · CAF
IR Iran
Group G · AFC
New Zealand
Group G · OFC
Spain
Group H · UEFA
Cabo Verde
Group H · CAF
Saudi Arabia
Group H · AFC
Uruguay
Group H · CONMEBOL
France
Group I · UEFA
Senegal
Group I · CAF
Iraq
Group I · AFC
Norway
Group I · UEFA
Argentina
Group J · CONMEBOL
Algeria
Group J · CAF
Austria
Group J · UEFA
Jordan
Group J · AFC
Portugal
Group K · UEFA
Uzbekistan
Group K · AFC
Colombia
Group K · CONMEBOL
DR Congo
Group K · CAF
England
Group L · UEFA
Croatia
Group L · UEFA
Ghana
Group L · CAF
Panama
Group L · CONCACAF
Legal viewing guides
United States
Use official rights-holding broadcasters and their authorized streaming products in the United States.
Mexico
Mexico is a host market, so check FIFA's media-rights licensee list and local broadcaster announcements before matchday.
Canada
Canada is a host market with major local interest. Confirm the official TV and streaming rights holder before kick-off.
Argentina
Legal availability can vary by platform package, so confirm the rights holder before paying or sharing links.
Brazil
Brazil viewing options should be verified against FIFA and broadcaster announcements for World Cup 2026.
Colombia
Colombia is a priority South American market. Use official broadcasters and authorized apps only.
United Kingdom
England matches draw fast attention in the UK, so verify national rights holders and legal streaming apps close to kick-off.
France
France is a priority European market. Confirm match allocation with FIFA-listed rights holders and local broadcasters.
Spain
Spain viewing pages should point users to national rights holders and authorized apps for each World Cup 2026 match.
Germany
Germany is a priority Western European market. Check official TV and streaming rights before sharing match links.
Nigeria
Nigeria has one of Africa's biggest football audiences; use only legal rights-holder links on matchdays.
South Africa
South Africa viewing pages should point fans to official broadcasters and authorized streaming information.
Ghana
Ghana is a high-interest African football market. Confirm legal World Cup 2026 broadcast options before matchday.
Kenya
Kenya viewing guides should be checked against FIFA media-rights listings and local broadcaster announcements.
Morocco
Morocco matchdays can draw strong North African and Middle Eastern attention around previews, scores and recaps.
Rules
Tournament format
World Cup 2026 expands to 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four before the knockout rounds.
Group tie-breakers
Group standings are decided by FIFA competition regulations, including points, goal difference and further tie-break rules.
Extra time and penalties
Knockout matches that are level after normal time can proceed to extra time and penalties under FIFA rules.
VAR at World Cup 2026
Video assistant refereeing is part of modern FIFA tournament operations and is governed by the Laws of the Game and FIFA protocols.
Knockout bracket
The bracket begins after the 12 groups conclude and determines the path to the 19 July final.
Time zones
Matches are hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, so local kick-off times vary by city.