The FIFA World Cup 2026 will kick off on June 11 and run up to July 19, 2026. Three countries , the USA, Mexico and Canada will jointly host the major world football event. At SportPesa Blog, we will cover all World Cup match schedules, venues, previews, highlights, and stats.
For football fans, when and where is the World Cup 2026? This article will provide you with detailed information about all the World Cup’s participating teams, stadiums and ticketing information. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the 23rd edition and one of the most popular current sporting events. Follow us today and get all World Cup teams’ details, fixtures, results, live scores and a thrilling fan experience.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups, tables, teams and standings
The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage will feature 12 groups, with 4 teams in each group. All teams begin the chase to the title glory with 0 points before the opening match. All standings and tables will change once the tournament rolls out and begins on 11 June 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups overview table
| Group | Teams |
|---|---|
| Group A | Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia |
| Group B | Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland |
| Group C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland |
| Group D | USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye |
| Group E | Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador |
| Group F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia |
| Group G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand |
| Group H | Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay |
| Group I | France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway |
| Group J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan |
| Group K | Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia |
| Group L | England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama |
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A table
Group A puts together Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and Czechia. Mexico will attract more fans and massive attention as one of the key tournament hosts. South Korea and South Africa will bring strong national diversity which will bring more entertainment and passion to the matches. Who will move to the round of 32 next stage from FIFA World Cup Group A?
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B table
Group B features Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar and Switzerland. Canada also being one of the joint hosts, will have a higher fan base and proper host- nation pressure. Switzerland are being considered as the group favourites based on their past World Cup experience and squad talents they carry on their squad. Qatar and Bosnia & Herzegovina on the other hand , have a point to prove and carry their countries’ name to the World stage. Who will Conquer Group B of FIFA World Cup 2026 and move to the next stage of the exciting competition?
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C table
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C will have Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Brazil with new head coach -Ancelloti will have a statement to make and they are being considered the group favorites by top football experts and experienced soccer punters. Morocco, considering their past experience on the last World Cup which they were number 4 and a controversial AFCON cup win, will have a point to make and they are considered to be one of the top African teams in the global stage competitions. Scotland have proven once more that they deserve to be in the World Cup to compete and bring glory to their country. The Scotland men’s senior football team has a strong squad led by Scott Mctomminay , John McGinn, Billy Gilmour and other team mates who have the zeal to put their country on top. Haiti on the other end, they are a rising soccer nation which made a surprise qualification to the grand soccer stage. Who will win the World Cup from the Group B table?
Group C includes Brazil, Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Brazil enter as one of the most followed teams in world football, while Morocco and Scotland make this one of the groups with strong fan interest.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D table
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D will feature USA, Paraguay , Australia and Turkiye. The USA will have a huge margin in terms of their fanbase , coach Pochettino and their host status. Paraguay over the past years have proven that they are a threat to their opponents when it comes to playing beautiful football with an aligned attack. Australia have a point to prove to the world and they also want to win this group stage to the next level. All in all, with analysis from different football match analysts, they are putting Turkiye as the group favourites considering their massive talent, strong fanbase and entertaining football. Follow all the World Cup updates at SportPesa Blog to know who will be the winner of Group B in the World Cup.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E table
Group E brings together the 4 times World Cup winner,Germany together with Ivory Coast, Curacao and Ecuador. Currently, Germany are being considered as the Group E favorites while Ecuador are also a stronger side from this stage having in mind the strong physicality and team work. Ivory Coast and Curacao definitely will have a point to prove in the midst of these two competitive teams. For football fans asking where to get FIFA World Cup group E match updates, live scores , standings and results, keep it locked at SportPesa Blog for all match reports.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F table
Group F features Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia. This group has a good mix of European strength, Asian consistency and African competitiveness.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G table
Group G has Belgium, Egypt, Iran and New Zealand. Belgium and Egypt will attract major attention, while Iran and New Zealand make the qualification race interesting.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H table
Group H includes Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay. Spain and Uruguay bring strong World Cup pedigree, while Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia give the group a fresh and unpredictable edge.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I table
Group I has France, Senegal, Iraq and Norway. France and Senegal make this a major group for global football fans, while Norway add star power and attacking threat.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J table
Group J features Argentina, Algeria, Austria and Jordan. Argentina will be one of the main teams to follow, while Algeria and Austria make the group competitive for the knockout places.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K table
Group K brings together Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Portugal and Colombia give the group strong attacking appeal, while DR Congo and Uzbekistan add fresh tournament storylines.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L table
Group L has England, Croatia, Ghana and Panama. England and Croatia bring major European interest, while Ghana gives the group a strong African football angle.
| Position | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Best third-placed teams table
Eight of the best third-placed teams will also qualify for the Round of 32. This table should be updated after the group matches begin.
| Rank | Team | Group | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule, fixtures, stadiums and kick-off times
We got you covered with all FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedules and fixtures. We update you from each Group stage fixtures, tables and scores. The table below shows the detailed world cup fixtures.
| Match | Date (EAT) | Time (EAT) | Stage/group | Fixture | Stadium/venue | Host city | Country | Local kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group A | Mexico vs South Africa | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 11 Jun, 13:00 |
| 2 | 12 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group A | South Korea vs Czechia | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Mexico | 11 Jun, 20:00 |
| 3 | 12 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group B | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 12 Jun, 15:00 |
| 4 | 13 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group D | USA vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 12 Jun, 18:00 |
| 5 | 14 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group C | Haiti vs Scotland | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 13 Jun, 21:00 |
| 6 | 14 Jun 2026 | 07:00 | Group D | Australia vs Türkiye | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 13 Jun, 21:00 |
| 7 | 14 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group C | Brazil vs Morocco | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 13 Jun, 18:00 |
| 8 | 13 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group B | Qatar vs Switzerland | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 13 Jun, 12:00 |
| 9 | 15 Jun 2026 | 02:00 | Group E | Ivory Coast vs Ecuador | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 14 Jun, 19:00 |
| 10 | 14 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Group E | Germany vs Curaçao | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 14 Jun, 12:00 |
| 11 | 14 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group F | Netherlands vs Japan | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 14 Jun, 15:00 |
| 12 | 15 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group F | Sweden vs Tunisia | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | Mexico | 14 Jun, 20:00 |
| 13 | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group H | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 15 Jun, 18:00 |
| 14 | 15 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | Group H | Spain vs Cape Verde | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 15 Jun, 12:00 |
| 15 | 16 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group G | Iran vs New Zealand | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 15 Jun, 18:00 |
| 16 | 15 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group G | Belgium vs Egypt | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 15 Jun, 12:00 |
| 17 | 16 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group I | France vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 16 Jun, 15:00 |
| 18 | 17 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group I | Iraq vs Norway | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 16 Jun, 18:00 |
| 19 | 17 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group J | Argentina vs Algeria | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 16 Jun, 20:00 |
| 20 | 17 Jun 2026 | 07:00 | Group J | Austria vs Jordan | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 16 Jun, 21:00 |
| 21 | 18 Jun 2026 | 02:00 | Group L | Ghana vs Panama | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 17 Jun, 19:00 |
| 22 | 17 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group L | England vs Croatia | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 17 Jun, 15:00 |
| 23 | 17 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Group K | Portugal vs DR Congo | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 17 Jun, 12:00 |
| 24 | 18 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group K | Uzbekistan vs Colombia | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 17 Jun, 20:00 |
| 25 | 18 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | Group A | Czechia vs South Africa | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 18 Jun, 12:00 |
| 26 | 18 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group B | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 18 Jun, 12:00 |
| 27 | 19 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group B | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 18 Jun, 15:00 |
| 28 | 19 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group A | Mexico vs South Korea | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Mexico | 18 Jun, 19:00 |
| 29 | 20 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group C | Brazil vs Haiti | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 19 Jun, 21:00 |
| 30 | 20 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group C | Scotland vs Morocco | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 19 Jun, 18:00 |
| 31 | 20 Jun 2026 | 06:00 | Group D | Türkiye vs Paraguay | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 19 Jun, 20:00 |
| 32 | 19 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group D | USA vs Australia | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 19 Jun, 12:00 |
| 33 | 20 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group E | Germany vs Ivory Coast | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 20 Jun, 16:00 |
| 34 | 21 Jun 2026 | 03:00 | Group E | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 20 Jun, 19:00 |
| 35 | 20 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Group F | Netherlands vs Sweden | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 20 Jun, 12:00 |
| 36 | 21 Jun 2026 | 07:00 | Group F | Tunisia vs Japan | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | Mexico | 20 Jun, 22:00 |
| 37 | 22 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group H | Uruguay vs Cape Verde | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 21 Jun, 18:00 |
| 38 | 21 Jun 2026 | 19:00 | Group H | Spain vs Saudi Arabia | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 21 Jun, 12:00 |
| 39 | 21 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group G | Belgium vs Iran | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 21 Jun, 12:00 |
| 40 | 22 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group G | New Zealand vs Egypt | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 21 Jun, 18:00 |
| 41 | 23 Jun 2026 | 03:00 | Group I | Norway vs Senegal | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 22 Jun, 20:00 |
| 42 | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | Group I | France vs Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 22 Jun, 17:00 |
| 43 | 22 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Group J | Argentina vs Austria | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 22 Jun, 12:00 |
| 44 | 23 Jun 2026 | 06:00 | Group J | Jordan vs Algeria | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 22 Jun, 20:00 |
| 45 | 23 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group L | England vs Ghana | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 23 Jun, 16:00 |
| 46 | 24 Jun 2026 | 02:00 | Group L | Panama vs Croatia | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 23 Jun, 19:00 |
| 47 | 23 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Group K | Portugal vs Uzbekistan | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 23 Jun, 12:00 |
| 48 | 24 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group K | Colombia vs DR Congo | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Mexico | 23 Jun, 20:00 |
| 49 | 25 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group C | Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 24 Jun, 18:00 |
| 50 | 25 Jun 2026 | 01:00 | Group C | Morocco vs Haiti | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 24 Jun, 18:00 |
| 51 | 24 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group B | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 24 Jun, 12:00 |
| 52 | 24 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group B | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 24 Jun, 12:00 |
| 53 | 25 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group A | Czechia vs Mexico | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 24 Jun, 19:00 |
| 54 | 25 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Group A | South Africa vs South Korea | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | Mexico | 24 Jun, 19:00 |
| 55 | 25 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group E | Curaçao vs Ivory Coast | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 25 Jun, 16:00 |
| 56 | 25 Jun 2026 | 23:00 | Group E | Ecuador vs Germany | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 25 Jun, 16:00 |
| 57 | 26 Jun 2026 | 02:00 | Group F | Japan vs Sweden | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 25 Jun, 18:00 |
| 58 | 26 Jun 2026 | 02:00 | Group F | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 25 Jun, 18:00 |
| 59 | 26 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group D | Türkiye vs USA | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 25 Jun, 19:00 |
| 60 | 26 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group D | Paraguay vs Australia | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 25 Jun, 19:00 |
| 61 | 26 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group I | Norway vs France | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 26 Jun, 15:00 |
| 62 | 26 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Group I | Senegal vs Iraq | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 26 Jun, 15:00 |
| 63 | 27 Jun 2026 | 06:00 | Group G | Egypt vs Iran | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 26 Jun, 20:00 |
| 64 | 27 Jun 2026 | 06:00 | Group G | New Zealand vs Belgium | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 26 Jun, 20:00 |
| 65 | 27 Jun 2026 | 03:00 | Group H | Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 26 Jun, 19:00 |
| 66 | 27 Jun 2026 | 03:00 | Group H | Uruguay vs Spain | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | Mexico | 26 Jun, 18:00 |
| 67 | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | Group L | Panama vs England | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 27 Jun, 17:00 |
| 68 | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:00 | Group L | Croatia vs Ghana | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 27 Jun, 17:00 |
| 69 | 28 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group J | Algeria vs Austria | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 27 Jun, 21:00 |
| 70 | 28 Jun 2026 | 05:00 | Group J | Jordan vs Argentina | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 27 Jun, 21:00 |
| 71 | 28 Jun 2026 | 02:30 | Group K | Colombia vs Portugal | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 27 Jun, 19:30 |
| 72 | 28 Jun 2026 | 02:30 | Group K | DR Congo vs Uzbekistan | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 27 Jun, 19:30 |
| 73 | 28 Jun 2026 | 22:00 | Round of 32 | Group A runner-up vs Group B runner-up | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 28 Jun, 12:00 |
| 74 | 29 Jun 2026 | 23:30 | Round of 32 | Group E winner vs third-place team from A/B/C/D/F | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 29 Jun, 16:30 |
| 75 | 30 Jun 2026 | 04:00 | Round of 32 | Group F winner vs Group C runner-up | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey | Mexico | 29 Jun, 19:00 |
| 76 | 29 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Round of 32 | Group C winner vs Group F runner-up | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 29 Jun, 12:00 |
| 77 | 01 Jul 2026 | 00:00 | Round of 32 | Group I winner vs third-place team from C/D/F/G/H | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 30 Jun, 17:00 |
| 78 | 30 Jun 2026 | 20:00 | Round of 32 | Group E runner-up vs Group I runner-up | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 30 Jun, 12:00 |
| 79 | 01 Jul 2026 | 04:00 | Round of 32 | Group A winner vs third-place team from C/E/F/H/I | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 30 Jun, 19:00 |
| 80 | 01 Jul 2026 | 19:00 | Round of 32 | Group L winner vs third-place team from E/H/I/J/K | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 01 Jul, 12:00 |
| 81 | 02 Jul 2026 | 03:00 | Round of 32 | Group D winner vs third-place team from B/E/F/I/J | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 01 Jul, 17:00 |
| 82 | 01 Jul 2026 | 23:00 | Round of 32 | Group G winner vs third-place team from A/E/H/I/J | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 01 Jul, 13:00 |
| 83 | 03 Jul 2026 | 02:00 | Round of 32 | Group K runner-up vs Group L runner-up | BMO Field | Toronto | Canada | 02 Jul, 19:00 |
| 84 | 02 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Round of 32 | Group H winner vs Group J runner-up | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 02 Jul, 12:00 |
| 85 | 03 Jul 2026 | 06:00 | Round of 32 | Group B winner vs third-place team from E/F/G/I/J | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 02 Jul, 20:00 |
| 86 | 04 Jul 2026 | 01:00 | Round of 32 | Group J winner vs Group H runner-up | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 03 Jul, 18:00 |
| 87 | 04 Jul 2026 | 04:30 | Round of 32 | Group K winner vs third-place team from D/E/I/J/L | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 03 Jul, 20:30 |
| 88 | 03 Jul 2026 | 21:00 | Round of 32 | Group D runner-up vs Group G runner-up | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 03 Jul, 13:00 |
| 89 | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:00 | Round of 16 | Match 74 winner vs Match 77 winner | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | USA | 04 Jul, 17:00 |
| 90 | 04 Jul 2026 | 20:00 | Round of 16 | Match 73 winner vs Match 75 winner | NRG Stadium | Houston | USA | 04 Jul, 12:00 |
| 91 | 05 Jul 2026 | 23:00 | Round of 16 | Match 76 winner vs Match 78 winner | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 05 Jul, 16:00 |
| 92 | 06 Jul 2026 | 03:00 | Round of 16 | Match 79 winner vs Match 80 winner | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City | Mexico | 05 Jul, 18:00 |
| 93 | 06 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Round of 16 | Match 83 winner vs Match 84 winner | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 06 Jul, 14:00 |
| 94 | 07 Jul 2026 | 03:00 | Round of 16 | Match 81 winner vs Match 82 winner | Lumen Field | Seattle | USA | 06 Jul, 17:00 |
| 95 | 07 Jul 2026 | 19:00 | Round of 16 | Match 86 winner vs Match 88 winner | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 07 Jul, 12:00 |
| 96 | 07 Jul 2026 | 23:00 | Round of 16 | Match 85 winner vs Match 87 winner | BC Place | Vancouver | Canada | 07 Jul, 13:00 |
| 97 | 09 Jul 2026 | 23:00 | Quarter-final | Match 89 winner vs Match 90 winner | Gillette Stadium | Boston | USA | 09 Jul, 16:00 |
| 98 | 10 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Quarter-final | Match 93 winner vs Match 94 winner | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles | USA | 10 Jul, 12:00 |
| 99 | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:00 | Quarter-final | Match 91 winner vs Match 92 winner | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 11 Jul, 17:00 |
| 100 | 12 Jul 2026 | 04:00 | Quarter-final | Match 95 winner vs Match 96 winner | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | USA | 11 Jul, 20:00 |
| 101 | 14 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Semi-final | Match 97 winner vs Match 98 winner | AT&T Stadium | Dallas | USA | 14 Jul, 14:00 |
| 102 | 15 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Semi-final | Match 99 winner vs Match 100 winner | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | USA | 15 Jul, 15:00 |
| 103 | 19 Jul 2026 | 00:00 | Third-place match | Match 101 loser vs Match 102 loser | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | USA | 18 Jul, 17:00 |
| 104 | 19 Jul 2026 | 22:00 | Final | Match 101 winner vs Match 102 winner | MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | USA | 19 Jul, 15:00 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 table & standings
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FIFA World Cup 2026 table & standings
The FIFA World Cup 2026 table starts with 12 groups of four teams. Every country begins on zero points before the first match, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-placed teams qualifying for the Round of 32. FIFA confirms the expanded 2026 format uses 12 groups of four teams, with eight best third-placed sides also advancing. (FIFA)
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | South Korea | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Czechia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canada | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Qatar | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Switzerland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Morocco | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Haiti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Scotland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Curaçao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Ivory Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Ecuador | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Japan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Sweden | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Tunisia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Egypt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Iran | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | New Zealand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Uruguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Senegal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Iraq | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Norway | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Algeria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Austria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Jordan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | DR Congo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | Croatia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
Also read: Get more 2026 World Cup updates as the tournament build-up continues.
FIFA World Cup stats
The FIFA World Cup 2026 stats section should be updated after matches begin. For now, every ranking table is set as a clean pre-tournament tracker so the page can be published early and updated quickly during the tournament.
FIFA World Cup 2026 top scorers
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 2 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 3 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 4 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 5 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 top assists
| Rank | Player | Team | Assists | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 2 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 3 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 4 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 5 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 clean sheets
| Rank | Goalkeeper/team | Country | Clean sheets | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 2 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 3 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 4 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 5 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
Read more: Revisit our 2022 FIFA World Cup coverage for past tournament stories and highlights.
FIFA World Cup 2026 most yellow cards
| Rank | Player | Team | Yellow cards | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 2 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 3 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 4 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 5 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 most red cards
| Rank | Player | Team | Red cards | Matches | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 2 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 3 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 4 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
| 5 | To be updated | To be updated | 0 | 0 | Tournament not started |
FIFA World Cup 2026 match updates
| Update area | Current status | What to track during the tournament |
|---|---|---|
| Opening match | Mexico vs South Africa | Final score, scorers, assists, cards and group movement |
| Group standings | All teams start on 0 points | Points, goal difference, goals scored and qualification race |
| Round of 32 race | Not started | Top two teams per group and eight best third-placed teams |
| Top scorers | No goals yet | Goals, penalties, minutes played and Golden Boot race |
| Top assists | No assists yet | Assists, key passes and goal involvement |
| Clean sheets | No clean sheets yet | Goalkeepers, defensive records and shutout wins |
| Yellow cards | No cards yet | Players close to suspension risk |
| Red cards | No red cards yet | Suspensions and match-changing disciplinary moments |
| Knockout qualification | Not started | Teams confirmed for Round of 32 |
| Final match | Scheduled for 19 July 2026 | Finalists, venue, score and winner |
Check more stories: Browse the latest FIFA 2026 World Cup news on SportPesa Blog.
Best third-placed teams table
| Rank | Team | Group | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 2 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 3 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 4 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 5 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 6 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 7 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
| 8 | To be updated | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not started |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 table and standings will change after every group-stage match. Fans should track points, goal difference, goals scored, clean sheets, cards, top scorers and assists as the tournament moves from the group stage to the Round of 32.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Live Scores and Results
For anyone looking for FIFA World Cup 2026 live scores and results, we have you covered. Our team will keep you updated with a minute to minute analysis of all World cup live scores and results. All you need to do is to have the SportPesa Score app installed and follow all live updates with match predictions and latest World Cup odds.
FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries ,cities ,stadiums and match venues
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by 3 countries, the United States of America (USA), Canada and Mexico with matches played across 16 host cities and stadiums. The Competition will be held in major stadiums which have already met the FIFA World class standards for matchplay. The following table below will list all the cities involved for the World Cup, with venues and cover all stadiums.
FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries, cities and stadiums table
| Host country | Host city | Stadium | FIFA match venue name | Matches | Highest stage hosted | Local time zone | EAT conversion | Match window | Local kick-off times |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Toronto | BMO Field | Toronto Stadium | 6 | Round of 32 | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 12 Jun–2 Jul 2026 | 15:00, 16:00, 19:00 |
| Canada | Vancouver | BC Place | BC Place Vancouver | 7 | Round of 16 | Pacific time | Local + 10 hrs | 13 Jun–7 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:00, 21:00 |
| Mexico | Guadalajara | Estadio Akron | Guadalajara Stadium | 4 | Group stage | Mexico City time | Local + 9 hrs | 11 Jun–26 Jun 2026 | 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Estadio Azteca | Mexico City Stadium | 5 | Round of 16 | Mexico City time | Local + 9 hrs | 11 Jun–5 Jul 2026 | 13:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 |
| Mexico | Monterrey | Estadio BBVA | Monterrey Stadium | 4 | Round of 32 | Monterrey time | Local + 9 hrs | 14 Jun–29 Jun 2026 | 19:00, 20:00, 22:00 |
| United States | Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta Stadium | 8 | Semi-final | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 15 Jun–15 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 19:30 |
| United States | Boston | Gillette Stadium | Boston Stadium | 7 | Quarter-final | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 13 Jun–9 Jul 2026 | 15:00, 16:00, 16:30, 18:00, 21:00 |
| United States | Dallas | AT&T Stadium | Dallas Stadium | 9 | Semi-final | Central time | Local + 8 hrs | 14 Jun–14 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00 |
| United States | Houston | NRG Stadium | Houston Stadium | 7 | Round of 16 | Central time | Local + 8 hrs | 14 Jun–4 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 19:00 |
| United States | Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City Stadium | 6 | Quarter-final | Central time | Local + 8 hrs | 16 Jun–11 Jul 2026 | 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 |
| United States | Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | Los Angeles Stadium | 8 | Quarter-final | Pacific time | Local + 10 hrs | 12 Jun–10 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 18:00, 19:00 |
| United States | Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | Miami Stadium | 7 | Third-place match | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 15 Jun–18 Jul 2026 | 17:00, 18:00, 19:30 |
| United States | New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | New York New Jersey Stadium | 8 | Final | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 13 Jun–19 Jul 2026 | 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 20:00 |
| United States | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia Stadium | 6 | Round of 16 | Eastern time | Local + 7 hrs | 14 Jun–4 Jul 2026 | 16:00, 17:00, 19:00, 21:00 |
| United States | San Francisco Bay Area | Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium | 6 | Round of 32 | Pacific time | Local + 10 hrs | 13 Jun–1 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 17:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00 |
| United States | Seattle | Lumen Field | Seattle Stadium | 6 | Round of 16 | Pacific time | Local + 10 hrs | 15 Jun–6 Jul 2026 | 12:00, 13:00, 17:00, 20:00 |
More World Cup coverage: Track the qualification race through our FIFA World Cup qualifiers updates.
FIFA World Cup 2026 match venues and times
| Host country | City | Match venue | Matches and kick-off times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Toronto | BMO Field | 12 Jun 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. 17 Jun 19:00 local / 18 Jun 02:00 EAT: Ghana vs Panama. 20 Jun 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Germany vs Ivory Coast. 23 Jun 19:00 local / 24 Jun 02:00 EAT: Panama vs Croatia. 26 Jun 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Senegal vs Iraq. 2 Jul 19:00 local / 3 Jul 02:00 EAT: Round of 32. |
| Canada | Vancouver | BC Place | 13 Jun 21:00 local / 14 Jun 07:00 EAT: Australia vs Türkiye. 18 Jun 15:00 local / 19 Jun 01:00 EAT: Canada vs Qatar. 21 Jun 18:00 local / 22 Jun 04:00 EAT: New Zealand vs Egypt. 24 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Switzerland vs Canada. 26 Jun 20:00 local / 27 Jun 06:00 EAT: New Zealand vs Belgium. 2 Jul 20:00 local / 3 Jul 06:00 EAT: Round of 32. 7 Jul 13:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Round of 16. |
| Mexico | Guadalajara | Estadio Akron | 11 Jun 20:00 local / 12 Jun 05:00 EAT: South Korea vs Czechia. 18 Jun 19:00 local / 19 Jun 04:00 EAT: Mexico vs South Korea. 23 Jun 20:00 local / 24 Jun 05:00 EAT: Colombia vs DR Congo. 26 Jun 18:00 local / 27 Jun 03:00 EAT: Uruguay vs Spain. |
| Mexico | Mexico City | Estadio Azteca | 11 Jun 13:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Mexico vs South Africa. 17 Jun 20:00 local / 18 Jun 05:00 EAT: Uzbekistan vs Colombia. 24 Jun 19:00 local / 25 Jun 04:00 EAT: Czechia vs Mexico. 30 Jun 19:00 local / 1 Jul 04:00 EAT: Round of 32. 5 Jul 18:00 local / 6 Jul 03:00 EAT: Round of 16. |
| Mexico | Monterrey | Estadio BBVA | 14 Jun 20:00 local / 15 Jun 05:00 EAT: Sweden vs Tunisia. 20 Jun 22:00 local / 21 Jun 07:00 EAT: Tunisia vs Japan. 24 Jun 19:00 local / 25 Jun 04:00 EAT: South Africa vs South Korea. 29 Jun 19:00 local / 30 Jun 04:00 EAT: Round of 32. |
| United States | Atlanta | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 15 Jun 12:00 local / 19:00 EAT: Spain vs Cape Verde. 18 Jun 12:00 local / 19:00 EAT: Czechia vs South Africa. 21 Jun 12:00 local / 19:00 EAT: Spain vs Saudi Arabia. 24 Jun 18:00 local / 25 Jun 01:00 EAT: Morocco vs Haiti. 27 Jun 19:30 local / 28 Jun 02:30 EAT: DR Congo vs Uzbekistan. 1 Jul 12:00 local / 19:00 EAT: Round of 32. 7 Jul 12:00 local / 19:00 EAT: Round of 16. 15 Jul 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Semi-final. |
| United States | Boston | Gillette Stadium | 13 Jun 21:00 local / 14 Jun 04:00 EAT: Haiti vs Scotland. 16 Jun 18:00 local / 17 Jun 01:00 EAT: Iraq vs Norway. 19 Jun 18:00 local / 20 Jun 01:00 EAT: Scotland vs Morocco. 23 Jun 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: England vs Ghana. 26 Jun 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Norway vs France. 29 Jun 16:30 local / 23:30 EAT: Round of 32. 9 Jul 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Quarter-final. |
| United States | Dallas | AT&T Stadium | 14 Jun 15:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Netherlands vs Japan. 17 Jun 15:00 local / 23:00 EAT: England vs Croatia. 22 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Argentina vs Austria. 25 Jun 18:00 local / 26 Jun 02:00 EAT: Japan vs Sweden. 27 Jun 21:00 local / 28 Jun 05:00 EAT: Jordan vs Argentina. 30 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Round of 32. 3 Jul 13:00 local / 21:00 EAT: Round of 32. 6 Jul 14:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Round of 16. 14 Jul 14:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Semi-final. |
| United States | Houston | NRG Stadium | 14 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Germany vs Curaçao. 17 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Portugal vs DR Congo. 20 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Netherlands vs Sweden. 23 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Portugal vs Uzbekistan. 26 Jun 19:00 local / 27 Jun 03:00 EAT: Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia. 29 Jun 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Round of 32. 4 Jul 12:00 local / 20:00 EAT: Round of 16. |
| United States | Kansas City | Arrowhead Stadium | 16 Jun 20:00 local / 17 Jun 04:00 EAT: Argentina vs Algeria. 20 Jun 19:00 local / 21 Jun 03:00 EAT: Ecuador vs Curaçao. 25 Jun 18:00 local / 26 Jun 02:00 EAT: Tunisia vs Netherlands. 27 Jun 21:00 local / 28 Jun 05:00 EAT: Algeria vs Austria. 3 Jul 20:30 local / 4 Jul 04:30 EAT: Round of 32. 11 Jul 20:00 local / 12 Jul 04:00 EAT: Quarter-final. |
| United States | Los Angeles | SoFi Stadium | 12 Jun 18:00 local / 13 Jun 04:00 EAT: USA vs Paraguay. 15 Jun 18:00 local / 16 Jun 04:00 EAT: Iran vs New Zealand. 18 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. 21 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Belgium vs Iran. 25 Jun 19:00 local / 26 Jun 05:00 EAT: Türkiye vs USA. 28 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Round of 32. 2 Jul 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Round of 32. 10 Jul 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Quarter-final. |
| United States | Miami | Hard Rock Stadium | 15 Jun 18:00 local / 16 Jun 01:00 EAT: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay. 21 Jun 18:00 local / 22 Jun 01:00 EAT: Uruguay vs Cape Verde. 24 Jun 18:00 local / 25 Jun 01:00 EAT: Scotland vs Brazil. 27 Jun 19:30 local / 28 Jun 02:30 EAT: Colombia vs Portugal. 3 Jul 18:00 local / 4 Jul 01:00 EAT: Round of 32. 11 Jul 17:00 local / 12 Jul 00:00 EAT: Quarter-final. 18 Jul 17:00 local / 19 Jul 00:00 EAT: Third-place match. |
| United States | New York/New Jersey | MetLife Stadium | 13 Jun 18:00 local / 14 Jun 01:00 EAT: Brazil vs Morocco. 16 Jun 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: France vs Senegal. 22 Jun 20:00 local / 23 Jun 03:00 EAT: Norway vs Senegal. 25 Jun 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Ecuador vs Germany. 27 Jun 17:00 local / 28 Jun 00:00 EAT: Panama vs England. 30 Jun 17:00 local / 1 Jul 00:00 EAT: Round of 32. 5 Jul 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Round of 16. 19 Jul 15:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Final. |
| United States | Philadelphia | Lincoln Financial Field | 14 Jun 19:00 local / 15 Jun 02:00 EAT: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador. 19 Jun 21:00 local / 20 Jun 04:00 EAT: Brazil vs Haiti. 22 Jun 17:00 local / 23 Jun 00:00 EAT: France vs Iraq. 25 Jun 16:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Curaçao vs Ivory Coast. 27 Jun 17:00 local / 28 Jun 00:00 EAT: Croatia vs Ghana. 4 Jul 17:00 local / 5 Jul 00:00 EAT: Round of 16. |
| United States | San Francisco Bay Area | Levi’s Stadium | 13 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Qatar vs Switzerland. 16 Jun 21:00 local / 17 Jun 07:00 EAT: Austria vs Jordan. 19 Jun 20:00 local / 20 Jun 06:00 EAT: Türkiye vs Paraguay. 22 Jun 20:00 local / 23 Jun 06:00 EAT: Jordan vs Algeria. 25 Jun 19:00 local / 26 Jun 05:00 EAT: Paraguay vs Australia. 1 Jul 17:00 local / 2 Jul 03:00 EAT: Round of 32. |
| United States | Seattle | Lumen Field | 15 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Belgium vs Egypt. 19 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: USA vs Australia. 24 Jun 12:00 local / 22:00 EAT: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar. 26 Jun 20:00 local / 27 Jun 06:00 EAT: Egypt vs Iran. 1 Jul 13:00 local / 23:00 EAT: Round of 32. 6 Jul 17:00 local / 7 Jul 03:00 EAT: Round of 16. |
The FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities cover three countries, 16 stadiums and several time zones. For East African fans, the most useful way to follow the tournament is to check both the local venue time and the EAT kick-off time, especially for late-night matches in Mexico, Canada and the United States.
FAQs about the FIFA World Cup 2026
When and where is the World Cup 2026?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
What city is the World Cup final in 2026?
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey on July 19, 2026.
Will Ronaldo play in the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s 2026 World Cup squad, which puts him on course for a sixth World Cup appearance.
Who is the favorite to win the 2026 World Cup?
Current market pages list France and Spain among the leading favourites, with England, Brazil and Argentina also close in the conversation.
Will Lionel Messi play the 2026 World Cup?
Messi has been included in Argentina’s preliminary World Cup squad, but his final participation still depends on fitness and final squad confirmation.
Who will reach 1000 goals first?
Cristiano Ronaldo is more likely to reach 1000 goals first because he is closer to the milestone than Lionel Messi. It is still not guaranteed for either player.
Where is the 2028 World Cup?
There is no FIFA World Cup in 2028. The next men’s FIFA World Cup after 2026 is 2030, hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with centenary matches in South America. Euro 2028 will be hosted by England, Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales
Conclusion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place across Canada, Mexico and the United States, with 48 teams playing 104 matches in 16 host cities. From the opening match in Mexico City to the final in New York/New Jersey, fans can follow every fixture, group table, stadium, kick-off time and match update in one place.
Latest World Cup stories: Keep up with all 2026 FIFA World Cup updates from SportPesa Blog.