2026 World Cup Overview

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This edition is set to be larger and more thrilling, with increased opportunities for standout performances. Here’s how the tournament will unfold across different groups and stages.

Group Stage Breakdown

Each group consists of four teams competing for top positions. The goal for each is to clinch a berth in the knockout rounds.

Group A

Teams and their standings will be determined through a series of matches:

• Mexico vs. South Africa: Mexico City, June 11, 3 p.m.
• Korea Republic vs. Czechia: Guadalajara, June 11, 10 p.m.
• Czechia vs. South Africa: Atlanta, June 18, 12 p.m.
• Mexico vs. Korea Republic: Guadalajara, June 18, 9 p.m.
• Czechia vs. Mexico: Mexico City, June 24, 9 p.m.
• South Africa vs. Korea Republic: Monterrey, June 24, 9 p.m.

Group B

Teams will compete for advancement as follows:

• Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Toronto, June 12, 3 p.m.
• Qatar vs. Switzerland: San Francisco, June 13, 3 p.m.
• Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina: Los Angeles, June 18, 3 p.m.
• Canada vs. Qatar: Vancouver, June 18, 6 p.m.
• Switzerland vs. Canada: Vancouver, June 24, 3 p.m.
• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar: Seattle, June 24, 3 p.m.

Group C

Group C matches include:

• Brazil vs. Morocco: New Jersey, June 13, 6 p.m.
• Haiti vs. Scotland: Boston, June 13, 9 p.m.
• Scotland vs. Morocco: Boston, June 19, 6 p.m.
• Brazil vs. Haiti: Philadelphia, June 19, 8:30 p.m.
• Scotland vs. Brazil: Miami, June 24, 6 p.m.
• Morocco vs. Haiti: Atlanta, June 24, 6 p.m.

Group D

• USA vs. Paraguay: Los Angeles, June 12, 9 p.m.
• Australia vs. Turkey: Vancouver, June 14, 12 a.m.
• Turkey vs. Paraguay: San Francisco, June 19, 11 p.m.
• USA vs. Australia: Seattle, June 19, 3 p.m.
• Turkey vs. USA: Los Angeles, June 25, 10 p.m.
• Paraguay vs. Australia: San Francisco, June 25, 10 p.m.

Schedule Overview for Additional Groups

The tournament will continue with groups E to L, featuring matchups such as:

• Germany vs. Curacao: Houston, June 14
• Cote d’Ivoire vs. Ecuador: Philadelphia, June 14
• Netherlands vs. Japan: Dallas, June 14
• Belgium vs. Egypt: Seattle, June 15
• Spain vs. Cabo Verde: Atlanta, June 15
• France vs. Senegal: New Jersey, June 16
• Argentina vs. Algeria: Kansas City, June 16
• Portugal vs. Congo DR: Houston, June 17
• England vs. Croatia: Dallas, June 17

Knockout Round

Following the group stage, teams will enter the knockout phase, starting with the Round of 32. Matches include:

• Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up: Los Angeles, June 28
• Group C winner vs. Group F runner-up: Houston, June 29
• Various other group matchups leading into the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals

The tournament will culminate with the semifinals and the final match scheduled to take place in New Jersey, July 19.