Canada’s first ever men’s World Cup match on home soil ended in a dramatic late draw. A 1-1 result against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium on June 12 saw the co-hosts come from behind through a stoppage-time-bound equaliser from substitute Cyle Larin, sparking wild celebrations among the home crowd and at watch parties across
South Korea closed out the opening day of the 2026 World Cup with a comeback win. A 2-1 victory over Czech Republic at Estadio Guadalajara on June 11 saw Hwang In-beom produce a man-of-the-match display, scoring one goal and setting up another as South Korea came from behind in the second of the tournament’s two
The United States opened their home World Cup with a statement. A 4-1 win over Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on June 12 saw the USMNT score more goals in a single World Cup match than they ever have before, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice on the biggest stage of his career so far.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, and it could not have started in more dramatic fashion. Co-host Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 win over South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, in a match that produced two goals, three red cards, and a piece of World
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has 104 matches across 39 days. Whether you are watching from the United States, the United Kingdom, Nigeria, Australia, India, or anywhere else on the planet, there is a broadcast option available in your country. Some are entirely free. Others require a subscription. Some countries have every single match available.
Portugal are in Group K at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside DR Congo, Uzbekistan, and Colombia. This is Cristiano Ronaldo’s last World Cup. Roberto Martinez’s side begin their campaign against DR Congo at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 17. Group K is Portugal’s most achievable group assignment in years, with the most competitive
France are in Group I at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Senegal, Iraq, and Norway. The world’s number one ranked team and tournament favourites open their campaign against Senegal at MetLife Stadium on June 16. All three group stage matches play out in the northeastern United States, setting up France with a familiar and
The United States are in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey. Mauricio Pochettino’s co-hosts play all three group games in American stadiums. The USMNT open their home World Cup against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12. This is the most important football occasion in
England are in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. Thomas Tuchel’s side open their campaign against Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on June 17, a fixture with enormous historical significance given Croatia’s semi-final victory over England in 2018. All three group stage matches, their potential knockout
Brazil are in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Morocco, Haiti, and Scotland. The five-time world champions open against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on June 13 in what is the most anticipated group stage game of the entire tournament. Brazil won the last World Cup staged in the United
Spain are in Group H at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay. The reigning European champions and tournament favourites begin their campaign against tournament debutants Cape Verde at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 15. Spain play their final group game in Mexico, the only top-seeded nation to play
Argentina are in Group J at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. The defending world champions open their title defence against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on June 16. Group J is the most favourable group assignment of any top seed in the entire draw. Argentina’s Group Stage Fixtures
Germany are in Group E at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Curacao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador. Julian Nagelsmann’s rebuilt side open against Curacao, making their first ever World Cup appearance at NRG Stadium in Houston on June 14. Group E is Germany’s most manageable group assignment in years and gives Wirtz and Musiala the
Morocco are in Group C at the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Brazil, Haiti, and Scotland. The 2022 semi-finalists open their campaign against Brazil at MetLife Stadium on June 13 in the most anticipated group stage match in the entire draw. Under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who led Morocco’s U20 side to the World Cup
Nigeria did not qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles were eliminated in the CAF playoff round, losing to DR Congo on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Rabat. It is the second consecutive World Cup Nigeria has missed, and the absence of one of Africa’s most passionate football nations from the
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. With 48 teams and 104 matches across 39 days, it is the largest World Cup in history. All kick-off times listed below are Eastern Time (ET). All group stage matches after Matchday
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