2026 World Cup: Scores, Fixtures, Group Updates, and Viewing Info

Full Field Set for the 2026 World Cup

The qualifying playoffs have wrapped up, revealing all 48 teams competing in this summer's World Cup hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico. During December’s draw, 42 teams were assigned to groups while six playoff winners filled the remaining spots.

United States secured automatic qualification as a host and was placed in Group D. Their campaign kicks off on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California against Paraguay, followed by matches versus Australia and Türkiye.

Canada competes in Group B, starting with Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto’s BMO Field on June 12, then facing Qatar and Switzerland. Meanwhile, Mexico hosted the tournament opener, winning 2-0 over South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and will also meet Korea and Czechia 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

Tournament Format Explained

The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of four. Each team plays three group matches to decide who advances. From there, 32 teams reach the knockout stage: the top two in each group plus the eight best third-place finishers.

Tiebreakers follow this order: goal difference, goals scored, head-to-head results, fair play record, then drawing lots. FIFA introduced changes to avoid top-ranked teams meeting before the final. For instance, Spain (top seed) and defending champion Argentina (second seed) are on opposite sides of the bracket, as are France and England, ranked third and fourth.

Teams from the same confederation cannot share a group, except for European nations.

Group Stage Overview and Key Matches (All Times Eastern)

• June 11: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0
• June 11: Korea Republic won 2-1 vs. Czechia
• Upcoming: June 18 - Czechia vs. South Africa at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

• June 12: Canada and Bosnia tied 1-1
• June 13: Switzerland and Qatar drew 1-1
• Upcoming: June 18 - Switzerland vs. Bosnia at SoFi Stadium

• June 13: Brazil and Morocco tied 1-1
• June 13: Scotland beat Haiti 1-0
• Upcoming: June 19 - Scotland vs. Morocco at Gillette Stadium

• June 12: United States won 4-1 against Paraguay
• June 13: Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0
• Upcoming: June 19 - United States vs. Australia at Lumen Field

Knockout Stage Schedule

The round of 32 begins June 28, with matches spread across stadiums including SoFi Stadium (Inglewood), NRG Stadium (Houston), and Estadio Azteca (Mexico City). The round of 16 follows in early July, leading into quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Notable Dates and Venues

• July 9-11: Quarterfinals at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, Arrowhead Stadium
• July 14-15: Semifinals at AT&T Stadium and Mercedes-Benz Stadium
• July 18: Third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium
• July 19: Final at MetLife Stadium

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