World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Schedule (UK Kick-Off Times)

View the full World Cup 2026 fixtures in one place, including confirmed UK kick-off times, venues and match dates following FIFA’s official tournament schedule announcement. This page will be updated throughout the competition with results, match preview links and expert score predictions as the tournament progresses across the USA, Canada and Mexico.

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World Cup 2026 Fixtures Quick Links

• Group Stage Fixtures
• Round of 32 Fixtures
• Round of 16 Fixtures
• Quarter-Finals
• Semi-Finals
• Third-Place Play-Off
• Final
• FAQ’s

Group Stage Fixtures

The World Cup 2026 Group Stage features 48 teams split across 12 groups, with each nation playing three matches. The top two sides from each group — along with the best third-placed teams — advance to the knockout rounds.

Below are all confirmed group fixtures, including UK kick-off times and venues.

Group A Fixtures

Below are all confirmed Group A fixtures, including UK kick-off times, venues and prediction links.

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Mexico v South Africa	11 June 2026	20:00	Mexico City, Mexico	Coming soon
South Korea v Czechia	12 June 2026	03:00	Akron Stadium, Mexico	Coming soon
Czechia v South Africa	18 June 2026	17:00	Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta	Coming soon
Mexico v South Korea	19 June 2026	02:00	Akron Stadium, Mexico	Coming soon
South Africa v South Korea	25 June 2026	02:00	Estadio BBVA, Mexico	Coming soon
Czechia v Mexico	25 June 2026	02:00	Banorte Stadium, Mexico City	Coming Soon

Group B Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Canada v Bosnia	12 June 2026	20:00	Toronto Stadium	Coming soon
Qatar v Switzerland	13 June 2026	20:00	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium	Coming soon
Switzerland v Bosnia	18 June 2026	20:00	Los Angeles Stadium	Coming soon
Canada v Qatar	18 June 2026	23:00	BC Place Vancouver	Coming soon
Switzerland v Canada	24 June 2026	20:00	BC Place Vancouver	Coming soon
Bosnia v Qatar	24 June 2026	20:00	Seattle Stadium	Coming soon

Group C Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Haiti v Scotland	14 June 2026	2:00	Boston Stadium	Coming soon
Brazil v Morocco	13 June 2026	23:00	New York New Jersey Stadium	Coming soon
Brazil v Haiti	20 June 2026	01:30	Philadelphia Stadium	Coming soon
Morocco v Scotland	19 June 2026	23:00	Boston Stadium	Coming soon
Brazil v Scotland	24 June 2026	23:00	Miami Stadium	Coming soon
Morocco v Haiti	24 June 2026	23:00	Atlanta Stadium	Coming soon

Group D Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
USA v Paraguay	13 June 2026	02:00	Los Angeles Stadium	Coming soon
Australia v Turkey	14 June 2026	05:00	BC Place Vancouver	Coming soon
Paraguay v Turkey	20 June 2026	04:00	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium	Coming soon
USA v Australia	19 June 2026	20:00	Seattle Stadium	Coming soon
USA vs Turkey	26 June 2026	03:00	Los Angeles Stadium	Coming soon
Paraguay vs Australia	26 June 2026	03:00	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium	Coming soon

Group E Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Ivory Coast v Ecuador	15 June 2026	00:00	Philadelphia Stadium	Coming soon
Germany v Curaçao	14 June 2026	18:00	Houston Stadium	Coming soon
Germany v Ivory Coast	20 June 2026	21:00	Toronto Stadium	Coming soon
Curaçao v Ecuador	21 June 2026	01:00	Kansas City Stadium	Coming soon
Ivory Coast v Curaçao	25 June 2026	21:00	Philadelphia Stadium	Coming soon
Germany v Ecuador	25 June 2026	21:00	New York New Jersey Stadium	Coming soon

Group F Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Netherlands v Japan	13 June 2026	21:00	Dallas Stadium	Coming soon
Sweden v Tunisia	14 June 2026	03:00	Estadio Monterrey	Coming soon
Netherlands v Sweden	19 June 2026	18:00	Houston Stadium	Coming soon
Tunisia v Japan	21 June 2026	05:00	Estadio Monterrey	Coming soon
Japan v Sweden	26 June 2026	00:00	Dallas Stadium	Coming soon
Netherlands v Tunisia	26 June 2026	00:00	Kansas City Stadium	Coming soon

Group G Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Belgium v Egypt	15 June 2026	20:00	Seattle Stadium	Coming soon
Iran v New Zealand	16 June 2026	02:00	Los Angeles Stadium	Coming soon
Belgium v Iran	21 June 2026	20:00	Los Angeles Stadium	Coming soon
New Zealand v Egypt	22 June 2026	02:00	BC Place Vancouver	Coming soon
Egypt v Iran	27 June 2026	04:00	Seattle Stadium	Coming soon
New Zealand v Belgium	27 June 2026	04:00	BC Place Vancouver	Coming soon

Group H Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Spain v Cape Verde	14 June 2026	17:00	Atlanta Stadium	Coming soon
Saudi Arabia v Uruguay	14 June 2026	23:00	Miami Stadium	Coming soon
Spain v Saudi Arabia	20 June 2026	17:00	Atlanta Stadium	Coming soon
Uruguay v Cape Verde	20 June 2026	23:00	Miami Stadium	Coming soon
Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia	27 June 2026	01:00	Houston Stadium	Coming soon
Uruguay v Spain	27 June 2026	01:00	Estadio Guadalajara	Coming soon

Group I Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
France v Senegal	16 June 2026	20:00	New York New Jersey Stadium	Coming soon
Iraq v Norway	16 June 2026	23:00	Boston Stadium	Coming soon
France v Iraq	22 June 2026	22:00	Philadelphia Stadium	Coming soon
Norway v Senegal	23 June 2026	01:00	New York New Jersey Stadium	Coming soon
Norway v France	26 June 2026	20:00	Boston Stadium	Coming soon
Senegal v Iraq	26 June 2026	20:00	Toronto Stadium	Coming soon

Group J Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Argentina v Algeria	17 June 2026	02:00	Kansas City Stadium	Coming soon
Austria v Jordan	17 June 2026	05:00	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium	Coming soon
Argentina v Austria	21 June 2026	18:00	Dallas Stadium	Coming soon
Jordan v Algeria	22 June 2026	04:00	San Francisco Bay Area Stadium	Coming soon
Algeria v Austria	28 June 2026	03:00	Kansas City Stadium	Coming soon
Jordan v Argentina	28 June 2026	03:00	Dallas Stadium	Coming soon

Group K Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
Portugal v Congo DR	17 June 2026	18:00	Houston Stadium	Coming soon
Uzbekistan v Columbia	18 June 2026	03:00	Mexico City Stadium	Coming soon
Portugal v Uzbekistan	23 June 2026	18:00	Houston Stadium	Coming soon
Columbia v Congo DR	24 June 2026	03:00	Estadio Guadalajara	Coming soon
Columbia v Portugal	28 June 2026	00:30	Miami Stadium	Coming soon
Congo DR v Uzbekistan	28 June 2026	00:30	Atlanta Stadium	Coming soon

Group L Fixtures

Match	Date	UK Kick-Off	Venue	Prediction
England v Croatia	17 June 2026	21:00	Dallas Stadium	Coming soon
Ghana v Panama	18 June 2026	00:00	Toronto Stadium	Coming soon
England v Ghana	22 June 2026	21:00	Boston Stadium	Coming soon
Panama v Croatia	24 June 2026	00:00	Toronto Stadium	Coming soon
Croatia v Ghana	27 June 2026	22:00	Philadelphia Stadium	Coming soon
Panama v England	27 June 2026	22:00	New York New Jersey Stadium	Coming soon

🏆 World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Schedule – FAQs

When does the 2026 World Cup start and end?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to begin in June 2026, with the final taking place in July 2026. The tournament will run over several weeks, featuring an expanded format with more matches than previous editions.

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What time are World Cup 2026 matches in the UK?

World Cup 2026 matches will be played across the USA, Canada and Mexico, meaning UK kick-off times will vary. Most matches are expected to take place in the afternoon and evening local time, which will likely translate to evening and late-night kick-offs in the UK.

👉 You can view all confirmed UK kick-off times in the fixture tables above.

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Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?

The 2026 World Cup will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico. This is the first time in history that the tournament will be shared between three nations.

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How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

A total of 48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup, making it the largest tournament in history. This is an increase from the previous format of 32 teams.

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How does the World Cup 2026 format work?

The 2026 World Cup will feature 12 groups of 4 teams. The top two teams from each group, along with the best third-placed teams, will progress to the knockout stages, starting with the Round of 32.

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Where can I find the full World Cup 2026 fixture list?

You can find the complete World Cup 2026 fixture list, including dates, venues and UK kick-off times, on this page. Fixtures are organised by group stage and knockout rounds for easy navigation.

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Are World Cup 2026 fixtures confirmed?

The official fixtures are released once qualification is complete. Some match slots and venues may be confirmed in advance, but the full schedule will be finalised closer to the tournament.

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Why are some World Cup 2026 matches late at night in the UK?

Due to the tournament being hosted in North America, there is a significant time difference between the UK and host cities. This means some matches will kick off late at night or in the early hours of the morning for UK viewers.

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What are the best UK kick-off times to watch matches?

Many of the most popular matches are expected to fall into evening UK time slots, making them ideal for viewers. Weekend fixtures and high-profile games are likely to attract the most convenient viewing times.

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When is the World Cup 2026 final?

The World Cup 2026 final will take place in July 2026. The exact date and UK kick-off time will be confirmed closer to the tournament.

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Will there be a third-place play-off in 2026?

Yes, the World Cup will continue to feature a third-place play-off match between the two losing semi-finalists.

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How can I watch World Cup 2026 matches in the UK?

World Cup matches in the UK are typically broadcast live on major TV networks and streaming platforms. Full broadcast details will be confirmed closer to the tournament.

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Where can I find World Cup 2026 predictions and betting tips?

👉 You can view our latest World Cup 2026 predictions, betting tips and AI score predictions on our dedicated predictions page.

We provide daily picks, value bets and in-depth match analysis throughout the tournament.

Last updated: 14 April 2026