2026 World Cup: Scores, Standings, Schedule and Viewing Info
The qualifying playoffs have concluded, confirming all teams competing in this summer's tournament hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The 42 qualified squads were assigned to groups in December, with six spots filled by playoff victors.
United States, as a host nation, was placed automatically into Group D. Their campaign started on June 12 with a victory against Paraguay. Next up is Australia, followed by a final group match against Türkiye.
Canada competes in Group B, showing strength by defeating Qatar 6-0 after an opening draw versus Bosnia and Herzegovina. Switzerland awaits them in their last group match.
Mexico opened with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca, then edged South Korea 1-0. Their remaining group opponent is Czechia in Group A.
Group Stage Details (Times Eastern)
Matches:June 11: Mexico 2-0 South AfricaJune 11: Korea Republic 2-1 CzechiaJune 18: Czechia 1-1 South AfricaJune 18: Mexico 1-0 South KoreaJune 24 (9 p.m.): Czechia vs. Mexico (Estadio Azteca)June 24 (9 p.m.): South Africa vs. Korea Republic (Estadio BBVA)
Matches:June 12: Canada 1-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaJune 13: Switzerland 1-1 QatarJune 18: Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia and HerzegovinaJune 18: Canada 6-0 QatarJune 24 (3 p.m.): Switzerland vs. Canada (BC Place)June 24 (3 p.m.): Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (Lumen Field)
Other Groups Snapshot
Group C leads with Brazil and Morocco topping the table; Group D features USA in prime position; Group E sees Germany dominant with seven goals scored; Netherlands and Japan share Group F leadership; Egypt heads Group G; Spain and Cape Verde share Group H; France and Norway lead Group I; Argentina tops Group J; Colombia dominates Group K; England and Ghana battle in Group L.
Knockout Round Schedule (All Times Eastern)
The round of 32 starts June 28 at SoFi Stadium, followed by multiple matches across venues like NRG Stadium, Gillette Stadium, MetLife Stadium, and more through July 3. The round of 16 runs July 4-7 in locations including Houston, Philadelphia, New Jersey, Mexico City, Dallas, Seattle, Atlanta, and Vancouver.
Quarterfinals take place July 9-11 at Gillette Stadium, SoFi Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, and Arrowhead Stadium. Semifinals are July 14-15 in Dallas and Atlanta. The third-place game happens July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium, while the final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
Qualified Teams by Confederation
- AFC: Australia, Iran, Japan, Jordan, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Iraq
- CAF: Algeria, Cabo Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, DR Congo
- CONCACAF: United States, Canada, Mexico, Curaçao, Haiti, Panama
- CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay
- OFC: New Zealand
- UEFA: England, France, Croatia, Norway, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Türkiye, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czechia
Competition Format
The tournament features 12 groups of four teams each. Every team plays three matches in the group stage, aiming to advance to the knockout rounds. A total of 32 teams progress—top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams.
Tiebreakers follow FIFA rules: first considering points among tied teams, then goal difference, goals scored, and if necessary, disciplinary records and FIFA rankings.
Teams from the same confederation, except UEFA members, cannot be drawn into the same group.
Join the Action
If you want to catch the matches live, Gametime offers tickets in cities hosting games. For fans who enjoy predictions, 2026 Soccer Pick Em with FOX One lets you pick winners each round, compete solo or in groups, and challenge analysts in featured leagues.
