FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete Match Schedule, Fixtures & All 12 Groups

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest football tournament ever staged. With 48 nations competing across 16 host cities in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, this expanded tournament format promises an unprecedented celebration of the beautiful game.

Following the historic World Cup draw, the 48 qualified nations have been divided into 12 groups of four teams. Here is your complete guide to every World Cup 2026 group, fixture, and match schedule.

Tournament Overview

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups

Group A

• ●Mexico (Host)
• ●South Africa
• ●South Korea
• ●UEFA Winner D

Key Match: Mexico kicks off the tournament against South Africa in Mexico City on June 11, 2026.

Group B

• ●Canada (Host)
• ●Qatar
• ●Switzerland
• ●UEFA Winner A

Key Match: Canada opens against UEFA Winner A in Toronto on June 11, 2026.

Group C

• ●Brazil (5-time World Cup winners)
• ●Morocco
• ●Haiti
• ●Scotland

Key Match: Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey on June 13, 2026 – a repeat of the 2022 semi-final clash.

Group D

• ●USA (Host)
• ●Paraguay
• ●Australia
• ●UEFA Winner C

Key Match: USA opens their home World Cup against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026.

Group E

• ●Germany (4-time World Cup winners)
• ●Ivory Coast
• ●Ecuador
• ●Curaçao

Key Match: Germany vs Ivory Coast in Toronto on June 20, 2026.

Group F

• ●Netherlands (2022 Quarter-finalists)
• ●Japan
• ●Tunisia
• ●UEFA Winner B

Key Match: Netherlands vs Japan in Dallas on June 14, 2026 – two of the most exciting teams in world football.

Group G

• ●Belgium
• ●Egypt
• ●Iran
• ●New Zealand

Key Match: Belgium vs Egypt in Seattle on June 15, 2026.

Group H

• ●Spain (2010 World Cup winners)
• ●Uruguay
• ●Saudi Arabia
• ●Cape Verde

Key Match: Spain vs Uruguay – a clash of former champions – could determine the group winner.

Group I

• ●France (Defending runners-up, 2-time winners)
• ●Senegal
• ●Norway
• ●IC Winner 2

Key Match: France vs Senegal at MetLife Stadium on June 16, 2026.

Group J

• ●Argentina (Defending World Cup champions)
• ●Austria
• ●Algeria
• ●Jordan

Key Match: Lionel Messi and Argentina open against Algeria in Kansas City on June 16, 2026.

Group K

• ●Portugal (Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup?)
• ●Colombia
• ●Uzbekistan
• ●IC Winner 1

Key Match: Portugal vs Colombia could be the decisive fixture in this competitive group.

Group L

• ●England (2022 Quarter-finalists)
• ●Ghana
• ●Panama
• ●Croatia

Key Match: England vs Croatia in Dallas on June 17, 2026 – a rematch of the 2018 semi-final.

World Cup 2026 Group Stage Schedule

June 11, 2026 – Opening Day

• ●Mexico vs South Africa (Group A) – Mexico City
• ●South Korea vs UEFA Winner D (Group A) – Guadalajara
• ●Canada vs UEFA Winner A (Group B) – Toronto

June 12, 2026

• ●USA vs Paraguay (Group D) – Los Angeles
• ●Haiti vs Scotland (Group C) – Boston
• ●Australia vs UEFA Winner C (Group D) – Vancouver

June 13, 2026

• ●Brazil vs Morocco (Group C) – New York/New Jersey
• ●Qatar vs Switzerland (Group B) – San Francisco Bay Area
• ●Ivory Coast vs Ecuador (Group E) – Philadelphia

June 14, 2026

• ●Germany vs Curaçao (Group E) – Houston
• ●Netherlands vs Japan (Group F) – Dallas
• ●UEFA Winner B vs Tunisia (Group F) – Monterrey

June 15, 2026

• ●Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay (Group H) – Miami
• ●Spain vs Cape Verde (Group H) – Atlanta
• ●Iran vs New Zealand (Group G) – Los Angeles
• ●Belgium vs Egypt (Group G) – Seattle

June 16, 2026

• ●France vs Senegal (Group I) – New York/New Jersey
• ●IC Winner 2 vs Norway (Group I) – Boston
• ●Argentina vs Algeria (Group J) – Kansas City
• ●Austria vs Jordan (Group J) – San Francisco Bay Area

June 17, 2026

• ●Ghana vs Panama (Group L) – Toronto
• ●England vs Croatia (Group L) – Dallas
• ●Portugal vs IC Winner 1 (Group K) – Houston
• ●Uzbekistan vs Colombia (Group K) – Mexico City

Matchday 2: June 18-23, 2026

The second round of group stage fixtures continues across all 16 host cities.

Matchday 3: June 26 – July 1, 2026

Final group stage matches with all games in each group kicking off simultaneously.

Knockout Stage Schedule

Round of 32 (July 3-6, 2026)

The first knockout round features 16 matches across 14 different host cities. The top two teams from each group advance, plus the eight best third-placed teams.

Round of 16 (July 7-10, 2026)

• ●Philadelphia, Houston, New York/New Jersey, Mexico City
• ●Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, Vancouver

Quarter-Finals (July 11-12, 2026)

• ●Boston
• ●Los Angeles
• ●Miami
• ●Kansas City

Semi-Finals (July 15-16, 2026)

• ●Dallas – Semi-Final 1
• ●Atlanta – Semi-Final 2

Third Place Play-Off (July 18, 2026)

• ●Miami

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final (July 19, 2026)

• ●MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey

Key Dates for Your Calendar

Plan Your World Cup 2026 Experience

With matches spread across 16 cities and the largest tournament format in history, planning your World Cup 2026 trip requires careful consideration. Whether you want to follow your team, experience multiple host cities, or secure tickets to the biggest matches, the key is to start planning now.

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Schedule subject to FIFA confirmation. Some group positions pending playoff results.