2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FULL FIXTURE
On June 11, 2026, the biggest World Cup in history kicks off. 48 nations, 104 matches, 3 host countries (United States, Mexico and Canada) and 39 days of football. Here’s everything you need: first the day-by-day calendar so you don’t miss a single game, then the group-by-group breakdown with our take on the most interesting matchups. All times in Argentina Time (ART, UTC-3).
📅 DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR — GROUP STAGE
June 11–27. 48 matches across 15 days.
Thursday, June 11
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Mexico vs. South Africa | A | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
| 23:00 | South Korea vs. Czech Republic | A | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
Friday, June 12
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 22:00 | United States vs. Paraguay | D | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
Saturday, June 13
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Qatar vs. Switzerland | B | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| 19:00 | Brazil vs. Morocco ⭐ | C | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| 22:00 | Haiti vs. Scotland | C | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
Sunday, June 14
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 (Mon) | Australia vs. Turkey | D | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 14:00 | Germany vs. Curaçao | E | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 17:00 | Netherlands vs. Japan | F | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 20:00 | Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | E | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 23:00 | Sweden vs. Tunisia | F | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Monday, June 15
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Spain vs. Cape Verde | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 16:00 | Belgium vs. Egypt | G | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 19:00 | Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 22:00 | Iran vs. New Zealand | G | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
Tuesday, June 16
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | France vs. Senegal ⭐ | I | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| 19:00 | Iraq vs. Norway | I | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 22:00 | Argentina vs. Algeria ⭐ | J | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 01:00 (Wed) | Austria vs. Jordan | J | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
Wednesday, June 17
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Portugal vs. DR Congo | K | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 17:00 | England vs. Croatia ⭐ | L | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 20:00 | Ghana vs. Panama | L | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 23:00 | Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | K | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City |
Thursday, June 18
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Czech Republic vs. South Africa | A | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 16:00 | Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | B | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 19:00 | Canada vs. Qatar | B | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 22:00 | Mexico vs. South Korea | A | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
Friday, June 19
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | United States vs. Australia | D | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 19:00 | Scotland vs. Morocco | C | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 21:30 | Brazil vs. Haiti | C | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 22:00 | Argentina vs. Austria ⭐ | J | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
| 00:00 (Sat) | Turkey vs. Paraguay | D | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
Saturday, June 20
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Netherlands vs. Sweden | F | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 17:00 | Germany vs. Ivory Coast | E | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 23:00 | Ecuador vs. Curaçao | E | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 01:00 (Sun) | Tunisia vs. Japan | F | Estadio BBVA, Monterrey |
Sunday, June 21
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13:00 | Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | H | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| 16:00 | Belgium vs. Iran | G | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| 19:00 | Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | H | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 22:00 | New Zealand vs. Egypt | G | BC Place, Vancouver |
Monday, June 22
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Argentina vs. Austria ⭐ | J | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 18:00 | France vs. Iraq | I | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 21:00 | Norway vs. Senegal | I | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| 00:00 (Tue) | Jordan vs. Algeria | J | Levi’s Stadium, San Francisco |
Tuesday, June 23
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | K | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 17:00 | England vs. Ghana | L | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 20:00 | Panama vs. Croatia | L | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 23:00 | Colombia vs. DR Congo | K | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara |
Wednesday, June 24
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Switzerland vs. Canada | B | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 16:00 | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar | B | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 22:00 | Scotland vs. Brazil | C | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 22:00 | Morocco vs. Haiti | C | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
Thursday, June 25 — Groups A, D, E, F wrap up
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | South Africa vs. South Korea | A | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
| 16:00 | Mexico vs. Czech Republic | A | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 22:00 | Paraguay vs. Australia | D | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 22:00 | United States vs. Turkey | D | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 22:00 | Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao | E | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 22:00 | Ecuador vs. Germany | E | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 22:00 | Japan vs. Sweden | F | BC Place, Vancouver |
| 22:00 | Tunisia vs. Netherlands | F | Lumen Field, Seattle |
Friday, June 26 — Groups G, H, I, K, L wrap up
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | Egypt vs. Iran | G | BMO Field, Toronto |
| 16:00 | New Zealand vs. Belgium | G | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
| 16:00 | Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | H | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 16:00 | Uruguay vs. Spain ⭐ | H | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
| 22:00 | Senegal vs. Iraq | I | NRG Stadium, Houston |
| 22:00 | Norway vs. France | I | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| 22:00 | DR Congo vs. Colombia | K | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| 22:00 | Uzbekistan vs. Portugal | K | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 22:00 | Croatia vs. Ghana | L | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia |
| 22:00 | Panama vs. England | L | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Saturday, June 27 — Group J wraps up
| ART | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22:00 | Algeria vs. Austria | J | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| 22:00 | Argentina vs. Jordan ⭐ | J | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City |
Final matchday games within each group are played simultaneously to prevent collusion.
🏆 GROUP STAGE — BREAKDOWN & ANALYSIS
Group A — Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
- Jun 11 — 16:00 · Mexico vs. South Africa | Mexico City
- Jun 11 — 23:00 · South Korea vs. Czech Republic | Guadalajara
- Jun 18 — 13:00 · Czech Republic vs. South Africa | Atlanta
- Jun 18 — 22:00 · Mexico vs. South Korea | Guadalajara
- Jun 25 — 16:00 · South Africa vs. South Korea | Dallas
- Jun 25 — 16:00 · Mexico vs. Czech Republic | Houston
An accessible group for Mexico on home soil. The opener at the Azteca against South Africa carries all the weight and glory of the host nation — in the most iconic stadium in Latin American football. Mexico vs. South Korea in Matchday 2 is the real key fixture. Mexico should qualify, but the 48-team format punishes complacency.
Group B — Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
- Jun 12 — 16:00 · Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Toronto
- Jun 13 — 16:00 · Qatar vs. Switzerland | San Francisco
- Jun 18 — 16:00 · Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Los Angeles
- Jun 18 — 19:00 · Canada vs. Qatar | Vancouver
- Jun 24 — 16:00 · Switzerland vs. Canada | Vancouver
- Jun 24 — 16:00 · Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar | Dallas
Switzerland and Canada are the clear favourites. Canada plays at home and has a strong generation (Davies, David), but Switzerland is a compact, hard-to-beat side. The Switzerland vs. Canada closer in Matchday 3 could settle who tops the group.
Group C — Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
- Jun 13 — 19:00 · Brazil vs. Morocco | New Jersey ⭐
- Jun 13 — 22:00 · Haiti vs. Scotland | Boston
- Jun 19 — 19:00 · Scotland vs. Morocco | Boston
- Jun 19 — 21:30 · Brazil vs. Haiti | Philadelphia
- Jun 24 — 22:00 · Scotland vs. Brazil | Seattle
- Jun 24 — 22:00 · Morocco vs. Haiti | Dallas
🔥 Match to watch: Brazil vs. Morocco (Jun 13 — 19:00) — The first major clash of the tournament. Morocco proved in Qatar 2022 that they go to no World Cup as victims: they reached the semifinals and knocked out Spain and Portugal along the way. Brazil cannot afford to underestimate anyone. Whatever happens in this game will set the tone for a lot that follows.
Group D — United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
- Jun 12 — 22:00 · United States vs. Paraguay | Los Angeles
- Jun 13 — 01:00 · Australia vs. Turkey | Vancouver
- Jun 19 — 16:00 · United States vs. Australia | Seattle
- Jun 20 — 00:00 · Turkey vs. Paraguay | San Francisco
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · Paraguay vs. Australia | Miami
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · United States vs. Turkey | Houston
The USA plays at home with enormous pressure and motivation — the crowd factor will be real. Turkey has been growing steadily and could be the surprise team of the group. Paraguay never makes life easy for anyone.
Group E — Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curaçao
- Jun 14 — 14:00 · Germany vs. Curaçao | Houston
- Jun 14 — 20:00 · Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador | Philadelphia
- Jun 20 — 17:00 · Germany vs. Ivory Coast | Toronto
- Jun 20 — 23:00 · Ecuador vs. Curaçao | Kansas City
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · Ivory Coast vs. Curaçao | Boston
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · Ecuador vs. Germany | Miami
Germany should run the group, but Ecuador vs. Germany on Matchday 3 could be tougher than expected. Ecuador comes hungry and is never a comfortable opponent. Ivory Coast has world-class players and the potential to cause problems.
Group F — Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
- Jun 14 — 17:00 · Netherlands vs. Japan | Dallas
- Jun 14 — 23:00 · Sweden vs. Tunisia | Monterrey
- Jun 20 — 14:00 · Netherlands vs. Sweden | Houston
- Jun 20 — 01:00 · Tunisia vs. Japan | Monterrey
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · Japan vs. Sweden | Vancouver
- Jun 25 — 22:00 · Tunisia vs. Netherlands | Seattle
Netherlands and Japan are the favourites. Japan has been growing tournament after tournament — they knocked out Spain and Germany in Qatar 2022. A strong start against the Dutch could see them top the group. Sweden is not a team to take lightly.
Group G — Belgium, Iran, New Zealand, Egypt
- Jun 15 — 16:00 · Belgium vs. Egypt | Seattle
- Jun 15 — 22:00 · Iran vs. New Zealand | Los Angeles
- Jun 21 — 16:00 · Belgium vs. Iran | Los Angeles
- Jun 21 — 22:00 · New Zealand vs. Egypt | Vancouver
- Jun 26 — 16:00 · Egypt vs. Iran | Toronto
- Jun 26 — 16:00 · New Zealand vs. Belgium | Kansas City
Belgium no longer has that golden generation but remains a solid, organised side that should qualify. Egypt could push hard for second place. Probably the most open group for the runner-up spot.
Group H — Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
- Jun 15 — 13:00 · Spain vs. Cape Verde | Atlanta
- Jun 15 — 19:00 · Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay | Miami
- Jun 21 — 13:00 · Spain vs. Saudi Arabia | Atlanta
- Jun 21 — 19:00 · Uruguay vs. Cape Verde | Miami
- Jun 26 — 16:00 · Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia | Philadelphia
- Jun 26 — 16:00 · Uruguay vs. Spain | New Jersey
🔥 Match to watch: Uruguay vs. Spain (Jun 26 — 16:00) — A group-stage closer with real edge. Uruguay’s direct, physical style against Spain’s tiki-taka promises a high-intensity battle. And let’s not forget: Saudi Arabia already shocked the reigning world champions (they beat Argentina in Qatar 2022), so Spain can’t afford to sleepwalk before this one.
Group I — France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq
- Jun 16 — 16:00 · France vs. Senegal | New Jersey ⭐
- Jun 16 — 19:00 · Iraq vs. Norway | Boston
- Jun 22 — 18:00 · France vs. Iraq | Philadelphia
- Jun 22 — 21:00 · Norway vs. Senegal | New Jersey
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · Senegal vs. Iraq | Houston
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · Norway vs. France | Miami
🔥 Match to watch: France vs. Senegal (Jun 16 — 16:00) — One of the most emotionally charged openers of the tournament. Senegal are African champions and are packed with players who compete in Ligue 1 — they know their opponents well. Mbappé vs. Édouard Mendy: two former international teammates on opposite sides. France should win, but this won’t be easy.
Group J — Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
- Jun 16 — 22:00 · Argentina vs. Algeria | Kansas City ⭐
- Jun 22 — 14:00 · Argentina vs. Austria | Dallas
- Jun 22 — 00:00 · Jordan vs. Algeria | San Francisco
- Jun 27 — 22:00 · Algeria vs. Austria | Boston
- Jun 27 — 22:00 · Argentina vs. Jordan | Kansas City
🔥 Match to watch: Argentina vs. Algeria (Jun 16 — 22:00) — The defending champions’ debut comes loaded with subtext. The Algerian community in France built a whole narrative around wanting to see Argentina fall in Qatar 2022. Now they face each other directly. Scaloni’s side has the tools to handle it — but Algeria is coming out to prove something. Don’t expect a quiet night in Kansas City. And with Messi almost certainly playing his final World Cup matches, every Argentina game carries extra weight.
The group is manageable for Argentina. Austria has been in good form in Europe and could make things interesting on Matchday 2, but the Albiceleste should top the group without too much drama.
Group K — Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Jun 17 — 14:00 · Portugal vs. DR Congo | Houston
- Jun 17 — 23:00 · Uzbekistan vs. Colombia | Mexico City
- Jun 23 — 14:00 · Portugal vs. Uzbekistan | Houston
- Jun 23 — 23:00 · Colombia vs. DR Congo | Guadalajara
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · DR Congo vs. Colombia | Seattle
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · Uzbekistan vs. Portugal | Philadelphia
Portugal should dominate the group, but Colombia arrives with a brilliant generation (James, Díaz, Arias) capable of pushing them hard for the top spot. They don’t face each other directly, so their results against the other two teams will decide the order. DR Congo could be the African dark horse of the group.
Group L — England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
- Jun 17 — 17:00 · England vs. Croatia | Dallas ⭐
- Jun 17 — 20:00 · Ghana vs. Panama | Toronto
- Jun 23 — 17:00 · England vs. Ghana | Boston
- Jun 23 — 20:00 · Panama vs. Croatia | Toronto
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · Croatia vs. Ghana | Philadelphia
- Jun 26 — 22:00 · Panama vs. England | Atlanta
🔥 Match to watch: England vs. Croatia (Jun 17 — 17:00) — A rematch with history. Croatia knocked England out in the semis of Russia 2018. The Three Lions will want to settle that score from the very first whistle. With Bellingham, Saka and Foden in their prime, this England team has real credentials. Croatia, with Modrić still in the mix, can never be written off.
⚡ KNOCKOUT STAGE — DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR
From here, one game and you’re out. 56 matches in straight elimination.
🔟 ROUND OF 32 — June 28 to July 3
A brand new stage in World Cup history. The 24 teams that advance from the group stage (top two per group + 8 best third-placed sides) meet in 16 knockout ties.
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 | 1st Group A vs. 3rd Groups C/D/E | Dallas |
| Jun 28 | 1st Group B vs. 3rd Groups A/C/D | Houston |
| Jun 29 | 1st Group C vs. 3rd Groups E/F/G | New Jersey |
| Jun 29 | 1st Group D vs. 2nd Group B | Seattle |
| Jun 30 | 1st Group E vs. 3rd Groups H/I/J | Boston |
| Jun 30 | 1st Group F vs. 3rd Groups K/L + other | Kansas City |
| Jul 1 | 1st Group G vs. 2nd Group H | Atlanta |
| Jul 1 | 1st Group H vs. 2nd Group G | Miami |
| Jul 2 | 1st Group I vs. 2nd Group J | Philadelphia |
| Jul 2 | 1st Group J vs. 2nd Group I | Vancouver |
| Jul 3 | 1st Group K vs. 2nd Group L | Los Angeles |
| Jul 3 | 1st Group L vs. 2nd Group K | Dallas |
| Jul 3 | 2nd Group A vs. 2nd Group C | Toronto |
| Jul 3 | 2nd Group D vs. 2nd Group F | Houston |
| Jul 3 | 2nd Group E vs. best 3rd (TBC) | Guadalajara |
| Jul 3 | Remaining 3rd-place teams | Atlanta |
The exact round of 32 pairings involving third-placed teams will be confirmed by FIFA once the group stage is complete.
8️⃣ ROUND OF 16 — July 5–9
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5 | R32 winner 1 vs. R32 winner 2 | Dallas |
| Jul 5 | R32 winner 3 vs. R32 winner 4 | Boston |
| Jul 6 | R32 winner 5 vs. R32 winner 6 | Seattle |
| Jul 6 | R32 winner 7 vs. R32 winner 8 | New Jersey |
| Jul 7 | R32 winner 9 vs. R32 winner 10 | Kansas City |
| Jul 7 | R32 winner 11 vs. R32 winner 12 | Miami |
| Jul 8 | R32 winner 13 vs. R32 winner 14 | Atlanta |
| Jul 9 | R32 winner 15 vs. R32 winner 16 | Los Angeles |
⚽ QUARTERFINALS — July 11–12
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | Quarterfinal 1 | Seattle |
| Jul 11 | Quarterfinal 2 | Dallas |
| Jul 12 | Quarterfinal 3 | Miami |
| Jul 12 | Quarterfinal 4 | Boston |
🔥 SEMIFINALS — July 14–15
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | Semifinal 1 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
| Jul 15 | Semifinal 2 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas |
Our prediction: Argentina and France on one side of the bracket, Brazil and Spain on the other. Though Portugal have the weapons to crash that conversation if Ronaldo shows up when it matters most.
🥉 THIRD PLACE MATCH — July 18
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Third place match | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
🏆 THE FINAL — July 19
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 19 — 17:00 ART | 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL | MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey |
82,500 people in East Rutherford to crown the new world champion.
🌟 The Favourites — Quick Analysis
🇦🇷 Argentina
Defending champions, with Messi almost certainly playing his last World Cup games. Scaloni’s side blends championship experience with the hunger to repeat. Group J is manageable. The real tests will come from the quarterfinals onward, when the bracket gets brutal.
🇧🇷 Brazil
A generation that no longer relies on a single name. Vinicius, Rodrygo, Endrick — world-class talent at every level. The opener against Morocco is a character test. If they come through the Round of 32 with momentum, they can go deep.
🏴 England
Bellingham is one of the best players on the planet. Saka and Foden are consistent at the highest level. The question, as always with England, is whether they deliver in defining moments. The opener against Croatia — loaded with history — will be an early answer.
🇪🇸 Spain
Reigning European champions and probably the tournament’s best young squad. Yamal, Pedri, Morata. High pressing, clear identity, relentless association play. If they avoid the trap games in the early knockout rounds, they’re serious contenders.
🇫🇷 France
Mbappé in the French shirt is a different animal from club football. France has depth in every line and the pragmatism to win an ugly game when needed. Minimum semifinalists, realistic finalists.
🇵🇹 Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo at 41, almost certainly in his final farewell. Portugal has quality well beyond CR7 — Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Leão — but the question is whether the team functions as a proper unit when Ronaldo doesn’t deliver. Group K is comfortable; the test comes when they hit the big sides in the knockout rounds.