FIFA World Cup 2026
Follow the tournament — schedule, teams and live fixtures.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the biggest in history: 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations — the United States, Canada and Mexico. Played across 16 cities from 11 June to 19 July 2026, it's the must-follow football event of the year.
Match schedule
Colombia
South Africa
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Qatar
South Korea
Australia
Morocco
Haiti
Paraguay
Sweden
Ivory Coast
Curaçao
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Cape Verde IslandsGroup standings
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 | South Korea | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Czechia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | South Africa | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Canada | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Bosnia & Herzegovina | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scotland | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 2 | Morocco | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Haiti | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Türkiye | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 | Paraguay | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 1 | +6 | 3 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 1 | -6 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweden | 1 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Japan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 1 | -4 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New Zealand | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Iran | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 |  Egypt | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uruguay | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Cape Verde Islands | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Norway | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 |  France | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Senegal | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Iraq | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Argentina | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 |  Austria | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 |  Jordan | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 4 |  Algeria | 1 | -3 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Congo DR | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |  Portugal | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Colombia | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  England | 1 | +2 | 3 |
| 2 |  Ghana | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Croatia | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | Brazil | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4 | Qatar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | Panama | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Uzbekistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Czechia | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 9 | Ecuador | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 10 | Senegal | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 11 | Jordan | 1 | -2 | 0 |
| 12 | Türkiye | 1 | -2 | 0 |
Teams (48)
AlgeriaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaBelgiumBosnia & HerzegovinaBrazilCanadaCape Verde IslandsColombiaCongo DRCroatiaCuraçaoCzechiaEcuadorEgyptEnglandFranceGermanyGhanaHaitiIranIraqIvory CoastJapanJordanMexicoMoroccoNetherlandsNew ZealandNorwayPanamaParaguayPortugalQatarSaudi ArabiaScotlandSenegalSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandTunisiaTürkiyeUruguayUSAUzbekistanTop scorers
L. MessiArgentina3 G
F. BalogunUSA2 G
Y. AyariSweden2 G
Kylian MbappéFrance2 G
E. JustNew Zealand2 G
E. HaalandNorway2 G
K. HavertzGermany2 G
D. UndavGermany1 G
A. IsakSweden1 G
N. BrownGermany1 GLatest news
Kylian Mbappe Becomes France's All-Time Leading Goalscorer
Kylian Mbappe made history by scoring twice in France's opening World Cup match against Senegal, becoming the national team's all-time leading goalscorer.
Haaland Capitalizes on Goalkeeping Error at World Cup
Erling Haaland seized a rare opportunity during the World Cup, scoring after a notable error from Iraq's goalkeeper Jalal Hassan.
Mbappe's Stunning Long-Range Strike Secures Win for France
Kylian Mbappe showcased his exceptional talent with a stunning long-range goal in France's 3-1 victory against Senegal.
Kylian Mbappe Leads France to Victory Over Senegal
Kylian Mbappe showcased his exceptional talent as France secured a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening match of the World Cup 2026.
Austria Defeats Jordan 3-1 with Late Arnautovic Penalty
Austria emerged victorious against Jordan, winning 3-1 in their World Cup Group J encounter, highlighted by a late penalty from Marko Arnautovic.
Messi Matches Klose's Record with Hat-Trick Against Algeria
Lionel Messi achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring a hat-trick against Algeria, equaling Miroslav Klose's record as the World Cup's all-time leading scorer.
Why follow it here
Biggest ever
First 48-team World Cup — more teams, more matches, more nations than ever before.
Three nations
Hosted across the USA, Canada and Mexico in 16 world-class cities.
New format
12 groups of four; the top two plus the eight best third-placed teams reach the round of 32.
Live fixtures
Follow the full schedule below — kickoff times, venues and results update automatically.
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About the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 tournament marks a new era for the World Cup: expanded to 48 teams and shared by three host nations for the first time. The opening match is in Mexico City and the final is at MetLife Stadium near New York on 19 July 2026.
With 104 matches across North America, 2026 is the largest football tournament ever staged — a once-in-a-generation event for players, coaches and fans to follow.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 World Cup?
From 11 June to 19 July 2026, across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
How many teams play in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams — the first expanded edition — playing 104 matches in 16 host cities.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
At MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, near New York City, on 19 July 2026.
Live match data by API-Football.