FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule, Predictions & Match Updates

Explore FIFA World Cup 2026 schedules, groups, match predictions, team guides, fixtures, upcoming matches, news, and tournament coverage.

Countdown To

FIFA World Cup 2026

Days

Hours

Mins

Secs

First Match

Jun 12, 2026

Round

Group Stage

First Match

Mexico

South Africa

03:00 PHT

Quick facts

FIFA World Cup 2026 at a glance

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held from June 12 to July 20, 2026, across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. A record 48 teams will compete in 104 matches across 12 groups (A–L). MatchWave PH provides schedules, standings, team guides, predictions, results, and news, with all match times converted to Philippine Standard Time (PST/UTC+8) for fans in the Philippines.

Tournament dates: June 12 – July 20, 2026
Host countries: Canada, Mexico, United States
Teams & matches: 48 teams · 104 matches
Group format: 12 groups (A–L)
Opening match: June 12, 2026 — Mexico City Stadium
Final: July 20, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Source: MatchWave PH FIFA World Cup 2026 hub. Updated from official tournament calendar and live API data.

Upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

03:00Jun 12, 2026PHT

Group StageVS

09:00Jun 13, 2026PHT

Group StageVS

03:00Jun 14, 2026PHT

Group StageVS

06:00Jun 14, 2026PHT

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Groups & Teams

FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups & Teams

Explore all 12 groups, teams, fixtures, and qualification outlook for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Group A

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group A in the World Cup 2026 brings together Czech Republic, Mexico, South Africa, and South Korea in a competitive four-team section. The Group A World Cup 2026 standings will be shaped by early fixtures, tactical balance, and the ability to handle pressure in decisive key matches. With qualification on the line, this group offers a clear tournament outlook built around experience, consistency, and the potential for one dark horse to challenge the expected hierarchy.

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Group B

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group B at the Group B World Cup 2026 brings together Switzerland, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Canada, and Qatar in a balanced section with several possible qualification paths. The standings, fixtures, and qualification picture should be closely contested, with key matches likely to shape the group teams’ tournament outlook early. Before kickoff, the main focus is how each side’s structure, experience, and attacking efficiency may influence the group race.

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Group C

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group C World Cup 2026 brings together Scotland, Brazil, Haiti, and Morocco in a balanced group with strong contrast in pedigree, style, and tournament experience. The standings, fixtures, and qualification race should be closely followed, with Brazil and Morocco expected to set the pace while Scotland and Haiti look to challenge the projected order. Key matches in this group are likely to shape the qualification picture early, making the overall tournament outlook especially intriguing.

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Group D

4 Teams

Turkey

Paraguay

USA

Australia

Qualification Outlook

Group D at the World Cup 2026 brings together Turkey, Paraguay, USA, and Australia in a competitive section with balanced styles and strong tournament pedigree. The Group D World Cup 2026 standings will be shaped by early fixtures, direct head-to-head clashes, and each team’s ability to turn tight matches into qualification points. With several plausible outcomes, the key matches should define the group teams’ tournament outlook and the race for qualification.

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Group E

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group E in the Group E World Cup 2026 brings together Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, and Curacao in a balanced section with strong international pedigree and potential surprise value. The standings, fixtures, and qualification race should be closely watched, with Germany entering as the leading contender and the other group teams capable of shaping a competitive tournament outlook. Key matches in this group could prove decisive in determining the qualification picture.

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Group F

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group F World Cup 2026 brings together Sweden, Netherlands, Tunisia, and Japan in a balanced group with multiple paths to qualification. The standings, fixtures, and qualification picture should be closely contested, with the key matches likely to shape the group teams’ tournament outlook from the opening round onward.

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Group G

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group G World Cup 2026 brings together Belgium, Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand in a balanced section that should offer competitive standings, important fixtures, and a clear qualification race. Belgium enters as the strongest paper favorite, while Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand each bring different styles and tournament outlooks that could shape the group teams battle. With qualification likely to hinge on key matches between the top contenders, this group has the potential for a tight, tactical finish.

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Group H

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group H at the Group H World Cup 2026 brings together Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde, and Saudi Arabia in a compact, competitive section with clear stakes in the standings, fixtures, and qualification race. Spain and Uruguay headline the group, while Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia will look to disrupt the expected order. With key matches likely to shape the tournament outlook early, this group should offer a strong test of depth, balance, and consistency.

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Group I

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group I at the Group I World Cup 2026 brings together France, Norway, Senegal, and Iraq in a balanced section with clear competitive intrigue. The group overview points to a strong race in the standings, with fixtures likely to shape qualification quickly as each side aims to control key matches and build momentum. France enter as the most established contender, while Norway and Senegal offer serious challenge potential and Iraq can look to disrupt the expected order. Overall, the tournament outlook suggests a demanding group with several different paths to qualification.

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Group J

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group J World Cup 2026 brings together Austria, Argentina, Algeria, and Jordan in a balanced section with clear stakes in standings, fixtures, and qualification. The group teams combine proven pedigree, rising competitiveness, and potential dark horse appeal, making the key matches central to the tournament outlook. With no points on the board yet, the early projection points to a competitive race for the top two places and a close watch on how each side manages the group schedule.

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Group K

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group K World Cup 2026 brings together Portugal, Colombia, D.R. Congo, and Uzbekistan in a competitive four-team section with several intriguing fixtures ahead. The standings, qualification race, and group teams create a balanced tournament outlook, with Portugal and Colombia expected to set the pace while D.R. Congo and Uzbekistan look to challenge for an upset or surprise result. Key matches in this group will shape the qualification picture quickly, making Group K one of the more closely watched groups before kickoff.

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Group L

4 Teams

Qualification Outlook

Group L at the Group L World Cup 2026 brings together Croatia, England, Ghana and Panama in a competitive four-team section with strong top-end quality and intriguing qualification possibilities. The standings, fixtures and qualification race should center on the balance between established European contenders and ambitious challengers, while key matches will shape the tournament outlook from the opening round.

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Group stage

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Bolivia vs Suriname

This is a difficult game to separate, but Bolivia get the slight edge because of their greater international experience and the fact that they are more accustomed to managing tight, lower-scoring matches. On a neutral field, altitude is removed as a major factor, which narrows the gap and gives Suriname a realistic chance to compete if they can keep the game open and attack transitions quickly. With no head-to-head history available, the matchup is being shaped more by squad profile and tactical familiarity than by precedent.

New Caledonia vs Jamaica

This neutral-venue meeting projects as a classic contrast in pedigree, pace, and physicality. Jamaica enter as the clear favorite on paper thanks to their greater depth, athleticism, and experience against higher-level opposition. New Caledonia’s best route is likely to be compact defending, disciplined midfield screening, and trying to keep the match within reach long enough to create frustration. With no head-to-head history to lean on and no confirmed injuries or suspensions in the database, the tactical edge still sits firmly with Jamaica because of their stronger baseline quality and ability to generate chances from wide areas and transitional play.

Mexico vs South Africa

This is a balanced neutral-site matchup with Mexico likely to control more of the ball, while South Africa will look to stay compact and break quickly through pace in wide areas and direct play into the channels. Mexico’s main edge is squad depth and greater familiarity in higher-pressure tournament settings, but their finishing can be inconsistent if the game becomes stretched or if South Africa’s midfield blocks central progression. South Africa’s best route is to force turnovers, protect the space in front of their center-backs, and exploit transition moments before Mexico can set its defensive shape.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule, Predictions & Match Updates

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups & Teams

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Group I

Group J

Group K

Group L

Featured FIFA World Cup 2026 Predictions

Bolivia vs Suriname

New Caledonia vs Jamaica

Mexico vs South Africa

USA vs Paraguay

Qatar vs Switzerland

Brazil vs Morocco

Haiti vs Scotland

Germany vs Curacao

Netherlands vs Japan

Ivory Coast vs Ecuador

Spain vs Cape Verde: Full Group Stage

Belgium vs Egypt

Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia

Iran vs New Zealand

France vs Senegal

Algeria vs Argentina

Austria vs Jordan

England vs Croatia

Ghana vs Panama

Uzbekistan vs Colombia

Canada vs Qatar

Mexico vs South Korea

USA vs Australia

Scotland vs Morocco

Brazil vs Haiti

Germany vs Ivory Coast

Ecuador vs Curacao

Tunisia vs Japan

Spain vs Saudi Arabia

Belgium vs Iran

Uruguay vs Cape Verde

New Zealand vs Egypt

Argentina vs Austria

Norway vs Senegal

Jordan vs Algeria

Portugal vs Uzbekistan

England vs Ghana

Panama vs Croatia

Switzerland vs Canada

Scotland vs Brazil

Morocco vs Haiti

South Africa vs South Korea

Ecuador vs Germany

Curacao vs Ivory Coast

Tunisia vs Netherlands

Paraguay vs Australia

Norway vs France

Uruguay vs Spain

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

New Zealand vs Belgium

Egypt vs Iran

Panama vs England

Croatia vs Ghana

Colombia vs Portugal

Jordan vs Argentina

Algeria vs Austria

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