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World Cup 2026 matches

The 72 group-stage matches, sorted by date.

Each fixture links to a dedicated page with useful information: teams, date, group, host city, official tickets, stay and transport checks.

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Day 1

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 matches

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Thursday, June 11, 2026: Mexico start strong, South Korea turn the night around

The tournament opens with a composed Mexico at home and a South Korea side already showing the resilience needed in a World Cup.

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Day 2

Friday, June 12, 2026

2 matches

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Friday, June 12, 2026: Canada are held, the United States hit hard

Canada begin cautiously, while the United States turn their opening match into a statement.

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Day 3

Saturday, June 13, 2026

4 matches

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Saturday, June 13, 2026: Switzerland stall, Brazil are held, Scotland buy themselves room

A warning day for favourites and a confirmation day for teams capable of making groups unstable.

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Day 4

Sunday, June 14, 2026

4 matches

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Sunday, June 14, 2026: Germany crush, the Netherlands stumble, Australia surprise

Germany deliver the first huge score, the Netherlands are held and Australia settle into Group D.

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Day 5

Monday, June 15, 2026

4 matches

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Monday, June 15, 2026: Spain go silent, Belgium are slowed, Sweden impress

Spain and Belgium begin without convincing, while Sweden and Ivory Coast move ahead.

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Day 6

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

4 matches

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026: France start cleanly, Uruguay stumble, Iran and New Zealand open up

France make a successful opening against Senegal, while several groups remain open after lively draws.

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Day 7

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

4 matches

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Wednesday, June 17, 2026: Argentina and England deliver, Portugal make life harder

The big names do not all begin the same way: Argentina and England move forward, Portugal and Group K tighten.

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Day 8

Thursday, June 18, 2026

4 matches

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Thursday, June 18, 2026: Colombia step forward, Switzerland accelerate, Group A tightens

Colombia exploit the opening in Group K, Switzerland correct their start and Group A grows tense.

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Day 9

Friday, June 19, 2026

4 matches

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Friday, June 19, 2026: Mexico qualify, Canada roll, the United States confirm

The host nations produce a very strong day: Mexico qualify, Canada relaunch and the United States stay solid.

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Day 10

Saturday, June 20, 2026

4 matches

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Saturday, June 20, 2026: the Netherlands respond, Germany advance, Curacao resist, Japan move forward

The full day completes the picture left open in the morning: the Netherlands answer emphatically, Germany secure qualification, Curacao earn a historic point and Japan take a major step in Group F.

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Day 11

Sunday, June 21, 2026

4 matches

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Sunday, June 21, 2026: Spain wake up, Belgium sink deeper, Cape Verde keep writing history, Egypt take control

Spain answer with authority after their opening draw, Belgium remain stuck, Cape Verde claim another huge result and Egypt come from behind against New Zealand to move top of Group G.

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Day 12

Monday, June 22, 2026

4 matches

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Monday, June 22, 2026: France and Norway advance, Messi writes history, Algeria revive their campaign

France dominate Iraq despite a long weather delay, Norway join Les Bleus in the knockout phase, Argentina qualify through a historic Messi night and Algeria save their tournament against Jordan.

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Day 13

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

4 matches

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Portugal wake up, Colombia advance, England run into Ghana's wall

Portugal crush Uzbekistan behind a historic Cristiano Ronaldo performance, Colombia secure early qualification, England and Ghana cancel each other out, and Croatia stay alive while eliminating Panama.

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Day 14

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

6 matches

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Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Mexico stay perfect, Brazil rise, Morocco and South Africa advance

Mexico finish their group with nine points and no goals conceded, Brazil control Scotland, Morocco reach the knockouts, Switzerland top their group ahead of Canada and South Africa write a historic chapter.

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Day 15

Thursday, June 25, 2026

6 matches

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Thursday, June 25, 2026: Ecuador stun Germany, the Netherlands take control, the USA stumble but stay top

Ecuador deliver the statement result against Germany, Cote d'Ivoire reach the knockouts for the first time, the Netherlands finish first, Japan and Sweden both advance, Australia hold their nerve and the USA keep top spot despite a dramatic defeat.

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Day 16

Friday, June 26, 2026

6 matches

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Friday, June 26, 2026: France take command, Belgium break free, Cape Verde make history, Uruguay fall early

France crush Norway behind a Dembele hat trick, Senegal hammer Iraq to stay alive, Belgium seize Group G, Egypt advance, Cape Verde reach the knockouts in their debut campaign and Spain send Uruguay home.

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Day 17

Saturday, June 27, 2026

6 matches

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Saturday, June 27, 2026: the groups close, Argentina stay perfect, Austria and Algeria survive

The group stage ends with Argentina on nine points, England and Colombia topping their sections, Croatia through, Congo DR revived and a wild Algeria-Austria draw sending both teams into the round of 32.

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