FIFA World Cup 2026 Group-Wise Match Schedule
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be the biggest World Cup in history, hosted jointly by USA, Canada, and Mexico. For the first time ever, the tournament will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups, making the competition more exciting and globally inclusive.
Instead of listing matches by match number, this article presents the FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule group-wise, helping fans easily follow their favorite teams throughout the group stage.
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage Format
- Total Teams: 48
- Total Groups: 12 (Group A to Group L)
- Teams per Group: 4
- Matches per Group: 6
- Total Group Stage Matches: 72
The top two teams from each group and the best eight third-placed teams will qualify for the Round of 32.
FIFA World Cup 2026 All Teams List
🅰️ Group A – Match Schedule (Official)
Teams: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, European Play-off Winner
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | Mexico vs South Africa | Mexico City Stadium |
| 11 June 2026 | Korea Republic vs European Play-off Winner | Estadio Guadalajara |
| 18 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs South Africa | Atlanta Stadium |
| 18 June 2026 | Mexico vs Korea Republic | Estadio Guadalajara |
| 24 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs Mexico | Mexico City Stadium |
| 24 June 2026 | South Africa vs Korea Republic | Estadio Monterrey |
🅱️ Group B – Match Schedule
Teams: Canada, Qatar, Switzerland, European Play-off Winner
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | Canada vs Play-off Winner | Toronto Stadium |
| 13 June 2026 | Qatar vs Switzerland | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 18 June 2026 | Switzerland vs Play-off Winner | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 18 June 2026 | Canada vs Qatar | BC Place Vancouver |
| 24 June 2026 | Switzerland vs Canada | BC Place Vancouver |
| 24 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs Qatar | Seattle Stadium |
🅲 Group C – Match Schedule
Teams: Brazil, Scotland, Haiti, Morocco
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 13 June 2026 | Haiti vs Scotland | Boston Stadium |
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 19 June 2026 | Brazil vs Haiti | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland vs Morocco | Boston Stadium |
| 24 June 2026 | Scotland vs Brazil | Miami Stadium |
| 24 June 2026 | Morocco vs Haiti | Atlanta Stadium |
🅳 Group D – Match Schedule
Teams: USA, Paraguay, Australia, Inter-continental Play-off Winner
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 13 June 2026 | Australia vs Play-off Winner | BC Place Vancouver |
| 19 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs Paraguay | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 19 June 2026 | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Paraguay vs Australia | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
🅴 Group E – Match Schedule
Teams: Germany, Ecuador, Côte d’Ivoire, Curaçao
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 June 2026 | Côte d’Ivoire vs Ecuador | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 14 June 2026 | Germany vs Curaçao | Houston Stadium |
| 20 June 2026 | Germany vs Côte d’Ivoire | Toronto Stadium |
| 20 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Curaçao | Kansas City Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Curaçao vs Côte d’Ivoire | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Ecuador vs Germany | New York New Jersey Stadium |
🅵 Group F – Match Schedule
Teams: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, European Play-off Winner
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 June 2026 | Netherlands vs Japan | Dallas Stadium |
| 14 June 2026 | Play-off Winner vs Tunisia | Estadio Monterrey |
| 20 June 2026 | Netherlands vs Play-off Winner | Houston Stadium |
| 20 June 2026 | Tunisia vs Japan | Estadio Monterrey |
| 25 June 2026 | Japan vs Play-off Winner | Dallas Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Tunisia vs Netherlands | Kansas City Stadium |
🏁 Group Stage Summary
- Group Stage Dates: 11–27 June 2026
- Top 2 teams from each group qualify
- Best 8 third-placed teams advance
- Total teams in Round of 32: 32
⚔️ FIFA World Cup 2026 Knockout Stage Schedule
🏟️ Round of 32
28 June – 3 July 2026
Matches will be played in Los Angeles, Boston, Monterrey, Houston, New York, Dallas, Atlanta, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Miami & Kansas City.
🏟️ Round of 16
4–7 July 2026
- Philadelphia
- Houston
- New York New Jersey
- Mexico City
- Dallas
- Seattle
- Atlanta
- Vancouver
🏟️ Quarter-Finals
9–11 July 2026
- Boston
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Kansas City
🏟️ Semi-Finals
14 & 15 July 2026
- Dallas
- Atlanta
🥉 Third Place Match
18 July 2026
📍 Miami Stadium
🏆 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
19 July 2026
📍 New York New Jersey Stadium
Q1: When does FIFA World Cup 2026 start?
Answer:
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will begin on 11 June 2026, with the opening match played in Mexico City.
FAQs
Q2: How many teams are playing in FIFA World Cup 2026?
Answer:
A total of 48 teams will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the highest number in tournament history.
Q3: How many groups are there in the 2026 World Cup?
Answer:
There are 12 groups (Group A to Group L), with 4 teams in each group.
Q4: Where will FIFA World Cup 2026 matches be held?
Answer:
Matches will be hosted across 16 cities in USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Q5: How many teams qualify for the knockout stage?
Answer:
The top two teams from each group and the best eight third-placed teams qualify for the Round of 32.
Q6: When is the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
Answer:
The final will be played on 19 July 2026 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.
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