Complete 2026 World Cup Group Stage Schedule: All 48 Teams, Dates & Venues
- Mayur Gangasagar
- 4 days ago
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just 12 days away, here is your complete group stage fixture guide — all 12 groups, all 48 nations, all the dates and venues you need to plan your viewing schedule.
The Group Stage Format
The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27. Each group contains four teams, and every team plays three matches. The top two teams from each group advance automatically to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed finishers from across all 12 groups — giving a total of 32 teams in the knockout rounds.
Groups A–D
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czechia. Group B: Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland. Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland. Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye. Key match to watch — Brazil vs Morocco on June 13, with Neymar a major doubt. The USA open in Group D at home, the tournament's most politically charged storyline.
Groups E–H
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. Spain face Uruguay on June 26 at Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — a potential group decider. Germany open against Ivory Coast in Toronto.
Groups I–L
Group I: France, Senegal, Iraq, Norway. Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan — Argentina face Jordan on June 27 at AT&T Stadium, Dallas. Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia — Portugal open against DR Congo in Houston on June 17, with Colombia vs Portugal on June 27 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama — England vs Croatia at AT&T Stadium, Dallas on June 17; England vs Ghana in Boston on June 23; Panama vs England at MetLife Stadium on June 27.
Knockout Stage Begins June 28
Following the group stage, the Round of 32 begins June 28 and runs to July 3. Quarter-finals follow on July 8–9, semi-finals on July 14–15, the third-place play-off on July 18, and the Grand Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey. Every match is broadcast on FOX and FS1, with Spanish language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock.
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