World Cup 2026 Match Schedule & Calendar
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Complete World Cup 2026 match schedule and calendar from June 11 to July 19. Hover or tap dates to inspect kickoff times, stadiums, and style clashes.
Continuous Match Agenda
Thursday, June 11
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Mexico
Mexico kick off World Cup with 2-0 win over South Africa amid three red cards
Korea Republic
Oh, Hwang goals see South Korea edge Czechia in thriller
Friday, June 12
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Canada
Larin rescues late draw for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina
United States
United States beats Paraguay in opener on Balogun double
Saturday, June 13
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Qatar
Qatar stun Switzerland with last-gasp to draw, secure first WC point
Brazil
Vinícius Júnior but Brazil held at WC by impressive Morocco
Haiti
Scotland beat Haiti for 1st World Cup win in 36 years
Australia
Australia shock Türkiye to go level with USMNT at top of group
Sunday, June 14
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Germany
Havertz double leads Germany in WC opening rout of Curaçao
Netherlands
Kamada scores late equaliser as Japan hold Netherlands to draw
Côte d'Ivoire
Man United's Amad scores late as Ivory Coast edge Ecuador
Sweden
Yasin Ayari scores twice as Sweden routs Tunisia 5-1
Monday, June 15
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Spain
Spain shocked by Cape Verde, draw 0-0 in their World Cup opener
Belgium
Romelu Lukaku inspires equaliser from the bench as Belgium, Egypt share points
Saudi Arabia
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay rescue point against dogged Saudi Arabia
IR Iran
Iran and New Zealand play out thrilling 2-2 draw
Tuesday, June 16
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
France
Mbappe scores brace as France make statement in 3-1 win over Senegal
Iraq
Haaland nets brace on World Cup debut as Norway beat Iraq 3-1
Argentina
Lionel Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat trick against Algeria
Austria
Marko Arnautovic helps Austria to first World Cup win in 36 years against Jordan
Wednesday, June 17
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal held by Congo DR in World Cup opener
England
England vs Croatia Match Report
Ghana
Ghana strike late for precious win over Panama
Uzbekistan
Colombia see off battling Uzbekistan to go top of Group K
Thursday, June 18
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
South AfricaSouth Africa snatch Czechia draw at World Cup after late penalty
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSwitzerland turn on class late to ease past Bosnia-Herzegovina
CanadaDavid hat-trick sees Canada thrash Qatar for first World Cup win
MexicoMexico edge South Korea, confirm progress to knockouts
Friday, June 19
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
United StatesU.S. ease into World Cup knockouts after 2-0 win over Australia
MoroccoBayern-bound Saibari scores again as Morocco see off Scotland
BrazilMatheus Cunha scores twice as rampant Brazil eliminate Haiti
Paraguay10-man Paraguay eliminate Turkey with 1-0 win
Saturday, June 20
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
NetherlandsNetherlands thump Sweden 5-1 as Cody Gakpo, Brian Brobbey bag World Cup doubles
GermanySuper sub Deniz Undav earns Germany last-minute World Cup win over Ivory Coast
CuraçaoEloy Room's record 15 saves shut out Ecuador as Curacao earn first World Cup point
JapanJapan rout Tunisia 4-0, eliminate Hervé Renard from the World Cup
Sunday, June 21
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
SpainSpain back on track as Lamine Yamal scores in win over Saudi Arabia
BelgiumIran keeper stands tall in draw with 10-man Belgium
Cape VerdeCape Verde impress again as they hold Uruguay to 2-2 draw
EgyptSalah leads rally over New Zealand as Egypt gets first-ever WC win
Monday, June 22
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
ArgentinaLionel Messi bags two WC records as Argentina beat Austria
FranceKylian Mbappé scores twice in rain-delayed France win over Iraq
SenegalErling Haaland scores two more as Norway ease past Senegal
AlgeriaAlgeria come from behind to beat Jordan and bolster qualification hopes
Tuesday, June 23
4 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
PortugalCristiano Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal rout Uzbekistan to get campaign back on track
EnglandEngland held by Ghana at World Cup as Harry Kane skies late chance
CroatiaPanama out of World Cup after loss to Croatia
DR CongoMuñoz scores winner as Colombia edge Congo DR to reach knockout stages
Wednesday, June 24
6 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia beat Qatar, likely to face U.S. in knockouts
CanadaSwitzerland beat Canada to top group as co-hosts fail to seal home round-of-32 match
BrazilVini Jr nets double as Brazil top group with easy Scotland win
MoroccoMorocco survive Haiti scare, beat underdogs 4-2 in Group C clash
MexicoMexico complete perfect group record to send Czechia out
South AfricaSouth Africa stun South Korea to reach World Cup knockouts for 1st time
Thursday, June 25
6 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
CuraçaoIvory Coast make WC knockouts for the first time with 2-0 win over Curaçao
GermanyEcuador stun Germany to enter World Cup knockouts
JapanJapan and Sweden share points, book World Cup knockout spots
NetherlandsNetherlands see off Tunisia to top group, set up Morocco clash
ParaguayAustralia clinch knockout berth with Paraguay also likely to advance
United StatesTürkiye beats much-changed USMNT with last-gasp goal
Friday, June 26
6 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
FranceOusmane Dembélé hits first half hat trick as France cruise past much-changed Norway
SenegalSenegal thrash Iraq 5-0, on course for World Cup knockouts
Cape VerdeCape Verde's dream run continues, will face Argentina in R32
SpainSpain win World Cup group with 1-0 win over Uruguay
BelgiumBelgium clinch knockout spot as New Zealand exit World Cup
EgyptEgypt advance as Iran left to wait after VAR denies late winner
Saturday, June 27
6 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
CroatiaCroatia edge Ghana to clinch spot in World Cup knockouts
EnglandJude Bellingham, Harry Kane strike again as England beat Panama, top group
DR CongoCongo rally to win against Uzbekistan, seal place in World Cup knockouts
PortugalColombia win Group K after draw with Portugal
AlgeriaAustria and Algeria draw 3-3 to advance to KOs, send Iran home
ArgentinaLionel Messi sets another World Cup record as Argentina make it three wins in three
Sunday, June 28
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
South AfricaStephen Eustáquio stoppage-time heroics send Canada to World Cup last-16
Monday, June 29
3 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
BrazilGabriel Martinelli scores 96th minute winner for Brazil to knock Japan out of World Cup
GermanyParaguay win breathless penalty shootout to knock out Germany, reach World Cup last-16
NetherlandsNetherlands knocked out of World Cup after penalty shootout loss to Morocco
Tuesday, June 30
3 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Côte d'IvoireErling Haaland strikes late vs. Ivory Coast to send Norway into last-16 at the World Cup
FranceKylian Mbappé matches Lionel Messi, France thump Sweden at World Cup
MexicoRaúl Jiménez, Julián Quiñones help Mexico past Ecuador, into Round of 16
Wednesday, July 1
3 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
EnglandHarry Kane doubles saves England against Congo DR at World Cup
BelgiumBelgium stay alive, beat Senegal on Tielemans' pen
United StatesU.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina to reach World Cup round of 16
Thursday, July 2
3 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
SpainSpain bring 3 tournament matches, 5 goals for, 0 against; Austria bring 3 tournament matches, 6 goals for, 6 against. The tactical contrast is Spain utilizes wide play and cross-based delivery to generate scoring opportunities, highlighted by Lamine Yamal's ability to slice through defensive lines. While the attack struggled with clinical finishing in their opening stalemate, they demonstrated efficiency through close-range strikes and opportunistic positioning in subsequent group matches. Against that, Austria's defensive read is Austria failed to record a clean sheet throughout the group stage, conceding six goals across three matches. The defensive structure proved vulnerable to counterattacks and lacked the consistency required to prevent recurring concessions.
PortugalPortugal bring 3 tournament matches, 6 goals for, 1 against; Croatia bring 3 tournament matches, 5 goals for, 5 against. The tactical contrast is Portugal utilizes wide service and direct through balls to generate high-quality scoring chances, highlighted by a five-goal performance against Uzbekistan. Despite this efficiency, the attack has shown inconsistency, failing to convert in two of three group matches despite creating opportunities through crosses and fast breaks. Against that, Croatia's defensive read is Croatia's defensive structure has proven vulnerable, conceding five goals across three group matches while relying on Dominik Livaković to preserve a clean sheet against Panama through a series of late-game saves. The backline has struggled to maintain consistent control, frequently requiring individual interventions to mitigate pressure.
SwitzerlandSwitzerland bring 3 tournament matches, 7 goals for, 3 against; Algeria bring 3 tournament matches, 5 goals for, 7 against. The tactical contrast is Switzerland utilizes Breel Embolo as a focal point to facilitate transitions and hold-up play, creating scoring opportunities through wide crosses and clinical finishing from Rubén Vargas and Johan Manzambi. The attack demonstrates versatility by combining direct play with set-piece proficiency, though the team has occasionally struggled to convert sustained pressure into a decisive lead. Against that, Algeria's defensive read is Algeria struggled defensively throughout the group stage, failing to keep a clean sheet while conceding seven goals across three matches. The defensive structure proved vulnerable to both organized build-up play and counter-attacks, frequently requiring goalkeeper Luca Zidane to intervene in high-pressure situations.
Friday, July 3
3 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
AustraliaAustralia bring 3 tournament matches, 2 goals for, 2 against; Egypt bring 3 tournament matches, 5 goals for, 3 against. The tactical contrast is Australia relies on individual moments of quality, such as Nestory Irankunda’s clinical finish and Connor Metcalfe’s opportunistic strike, to generate scoring chances. The team otherwise struggles to maintain consistent attacking fluency, often failing to convert opportunities in the final third and recording two matches without a goal. Against that, Egypt's defensive read is Egypt failed to record a clean sheet throughout the group stage, conceding three goals across three matches. The defensive structure proved vulnerable to individual lapses, including a costly own-goal against Belgium and a stoppage-time concession against Iran that was only overturned by VAR.
ArgentinaArgentina bring 3 tournament matches, 8 goals for, 1 against; Cape Verde bring 3 tournament matches, 2 goals for, 2 against. The tactical contrast is Argentina utilizes clinical finishing and high-level individual playmaking to drive their attack, frequently creating scoring opportunities through precise through-balls, set-piece execution, and rapid transitions. The team maintains a consistent offensive threat by combining sustained pressure in the final third with the ability to exploit defensive gaps through both central combinations and wide service. Against that, Cape Verde's defensive read is Cape Verde relies on a stubborn, organized defensive structure anchored by the exceptional shot-stopping of 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha, who secured two clean sheets in three group matches. While the team demonstrates resilience under pressure, they remain susceptible to individual errors, such as the defensive lapse that led to a goal against Uruguay.
ColombiaColombia bring 3 tournament matches, 4 goals for, 1 against; Ghana bring 3 tournament matches, 2 goals for, 2 against. The tactical contrast is Colombia utilizes aggressive full-back involvement, with Daniel Muñoz frequently arriving in the box to convert chances created by Luis Díaz and Juan Fernando Quintero. The attack relies on high-volume shooting and rapid transitions, though finishing efficiency remains inconsistent due to frequent offside infractions and disallowed goals. Against that, Ghana's defensive read is Ghana maintains a disciplined, deep-sitting defensive structure that successfully limited high-quality chances across their group stage matches. While the team secured two clean sheets through organized positioning and effective goalkeeper interventions, they remain susceptible to long-range efforts and late-game lapses in concentration.
Saturday, July 4
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Winner advances to Quarter-final 1 (Match 97).
Winner advances to Quarter-final 1 (Match 97).
Sunday, July 5
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Winner advances to Quarter-final 2 (Match 98).
Winner advances to Quarter-final 2 (Match 98).
Monday, July 6
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Winner advances to Quarter-final 3 (Match 99).
Winner advances to Quarter-final 3 (Match 99).
Tuesday, July 7
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Winner advances to Quarter-final 4 (Match 100).
Winner advances to Quarter-final 4 (Match 100).
Thursday, July 9
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
Winner advances to Semi-final 1 (Match 101).
Friday, July 10
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
Winner advances to Semi-final 1 (Match 101).
Saturday, July 11
2 scheduled fixtures in the agenda.
Winner advances to Semi-final 2 (Match 102).
Winner advances to Semi-final 2 (Match 102).
Tuesday, July 14
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
Winner advances to the World Cup Final (Match 104).
Wednesday, July 15
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
Winner advances to the World Cup Final (Match 104).
Saturday, July 18
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
Consolation match for third place.
Sunday, July 19
1 scheduled fixture in the agenda.
The championship final of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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