2026 World Cup: Results, Schedule, Group Updates, and Viewing Information

2026 World Cup Overview

The qualification playoffs have concluded, finalizing the 48 teams set to compete in this summer's 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. During December’s draw, 42 teams were assigned to groups, with six more spots filled by playoff winners.

The United States, automatically qualified as a host, is placed in Group D. Their campaign kicked off on June 12 with a victory over Paraguay. Upcoming matches pit them against Australia and Türkiye to close out group play.

Canada competes in Group B, starting with a draw versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their remaining group matches are against Qatar and Switzerland. Meanwhile, Mexico hosted the tournament's opening game, securing a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca. They face Korea and Czechia next in Group A.

Qualified Teams by Confederation

• AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq
• CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo
• CONCACAF: United States, Canada, Mexico, Curaçao, Haiti, Panama
• CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
• OFC: New Zealand
• UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia

Competition Format

The tournament features 12 groups of four teams each. Every team plays three group matches to decide who advances to the knockout rounds.

Out of the 48, 32 teams progress: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers. Ties break down through goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, fair play records, and if needed, drawing of lots.

FIFA introduced a new setup to keep the highest-ranked teams apart until later stages. For example, Spain (ranked first) and defending champions Argentina (second) are in separate knockout pathways. The same separation applies to France (third) and England (fourth), ensuring these top squads avoid meeting before semifinals if they advance.

Teams from the same confederation don’t share a group except for European teams.

Group Stage Details and Schedule (Eastern Time)

Group A

• Mexico
• South Africa
• Korea Republic
• Czechia

June 11: Mexico 2 - 0 South AfricaJune 11: Korea Republic 2 - 1 CzechiaJune 18: Czechia vs. South Africa, 12 p.m. (Fox)June 18: Mexico vs. Korea Republic, 9 p.m. (Fox)June 24: Czechia vs. Mexico, 9 p.m. (Fox)June 24: South Africa vs. Korea Republic, 9 p.m. (FS1)

Group B

• Canada
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Qatar
• Switzerland

June 12: Canada 1 - 1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaJune 13: Switzerland 1 - 1 QatarJune 18: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3 p.m. (Fox)June 18: Canada vs. Qatar, 6 p.m. (FS1)June 24: Switzerland vs. Canada, 3 p.m. (Fox)June 24: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Group C

• Brazil
• Morocco
• Haiti
• Scotland

June 13: Brazil 1 - 1 MoroccoJune 13: Scotland 1 - 0 HaitiJune 19: Scotland vs. Morocco, 6 p.m. (Fox)June 19: Brazil vs. Haiti, 8:30 p.m. (Fox)June 24: Scotland vs. Brazil, 6 p.m. (Fox)June 24: Morocco vs. Haiti, 6 p.m. (FS1)

Group D

• United States
• Paraguay
• Australia
• Türkiye

June 12: United States 4 - 1 ParaguayJune 13: Australia 2 - 0 TürkiyeJune 19: United States vs. Australia, 3 p.m. (Fox)June 19: Türkiye vs. Paraguay, 11 p.m. (FS1)June 25: Türkiye vs. United States, 10 p.m. (Fox)June 25: Paraguay vs. Australia, 10 p.m. (FS1)

Group E

• Germany
• Curaçao
• Ivory Coast
• Ecuador

June 14: Germany 7 - 1 CuraçaoJune 14: Ivory Coast 1 - 0 EcuadorJune 20: Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m. (Fox)June 20: Ecuador vs. Curaçao, 8 p.m. (FS1)June 25: Curaçao vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m. (FS1)June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany, 4 p.m. (Fox)

Group F

• Netherlands
• Japan
• Sweden
• Tunisia

June 14: Netherlands 2 - 2 JapanJune 14: Sweden 5 - 1 TunisiaJune 20: Netherlands vs. Sweden, 1 p.m. (Fox)June 20: Tunisia vs. Japan, 12 a.m. (FS1)June 25: Japan vs. Sweden, 7 p.m. (FS1)June 25: Tunisia vs. Netherlands, 7 p.m. (Fox)

Group G

• Belgium
• Egypt
• Iran
• New Zealand

June 15: Belgium 1 - 1 EgyptJune 15: Iran 2 - 2 New ZealandJune 21: Belgium vs. Iran, 3 p.m. (FS1)June 21: New Zealand vs. Egypt, 9 p.m. (FS1)June 26: Egypt vs. Iran, 11 p.m. (FS1)June 26: New Zealand vs. Belgium, 11 p.m. (Fox)

Group H

• Spain
• Cape Verde
• Saudi Arabia
• Uruguay

June 15: Spain 0 - 0 Cape VerdeJune 15: Saudi Arabia 1 - 1 UruguayJune 21: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, 12 p.m. (Fox)June 21: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, 6 p.m. (FS1)June 26: Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia, 8 p.m. (FS1)June 26: Uruguay vs. Spain, 8 p.m. (Fox)

Group I

• France
• Senegal
• Iraq
• Norway

June 16: France 3 - 1 SenegalJune 16: Norway 4 - 1 IraqJune 22: France vs. Iraq, 5 p.m. (Fox)June 22: Norway vs. Senegal, 8 p.m. (Fox)June 26: Norway vs. France, 3 p.m. (Fox)June 26: Senegal vs. Iraq, 3 p.m. (FS1)

Group J

• Argentina
• Algeria
• Austria
• Jordan

June 16: Argentina 3 - 0 AlgeriaJune 16: Austria 3 - 1 JordanJune 22: Argentina vs. Austria, 1 p.m. (Fox)June 22: Jordan vs. Algeria, 11 p.m. (FS1)June 27: Jordan vs. Argentina, 10 p.m. (Fox)June 27: Algeria vs. Austria, 10 p.m. (FS1)

Group K

• Portugal
• DR Congo
• Uzbekistan
• Colombia

June 17: Portugal 1 - 1 DR CongoJune 17: Uzbekistan vs. Colombia, 10 p.m. (FS1)June 23: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, 1 p.m. (Fox)June 23: Colombia vs. DR Congo, 10 p.m. (FS1)June 27: Colombia vs. Portugal, 7:30 p.m. (Fox)June 27: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan, 7:30 p.m. (FS1)

Group L

• England
• Croatia
• Ghana
• Panama

June 17: England 4 - 2 CroatiaJune 17: Ghana vs. Panama, 7 p.m. (FS1)June 23: England vs. Ghana, 4 p.m. (Fox)June 23: Panama vs. Croatia, 7 p.m. (Fox)June 27: Panama vs. England, 5 p.m. (Fox)June 27: Croatia vs. Ghana, 5 p.m. (FS1)

Knockout Round Schedule (Eastern Time)

Round of 32

June 28 to July 3: Multiple matches across SoFi Stadium, NRG Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Estadio BBVA, AT&T Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Lumen Field, Levi's Stadium, BMO Field, BC Place, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium.

Round of 16

July 4 to 7: Matches held at NRG Stadium, Lincoln Financial Field, MetLife Stadium, Estadio Azteca, AT&T Stadium, Lumen Field, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and BC Place.

Quarterfinals

July 9 to 11: Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium will host quarterfinal games.

Semifinals

July 14 and 15: AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium stage the semifinals.

Third-place Match and Final

July 18: Third-place game at Hard Rock Stadium.July 19: Final at MetLife Stadium.

Join the Excitement

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