World Cup 2026 TV Schedule: Every Match on Every Channel — How to Watch in USA, UK, India, Australia and Worldwide

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete World Cup 2026 TV schedule — every match on Fox, ITV, BBC, beIN Sports, SBS and every channel worldwide. All 104 matches, every kickoff time, every broadcaster. USA, UK, India, Australia and more.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is the biggest sporting event in human history — 104 matches, 48 nations, 16 stadiums, 39 days. Knowing which channel to turn on, which app to open and what time to set your alarm is just as important as knowing which teams are playing.

This is your complete guide to watching the 2026 World Cup on every platform, in every country, at every kickoff time. Whether you are in the USA, UK, India, Australia, the Middle East or anywhere else in the world — we have your complete guide to never missing a single match.

Bookmark this page. It is the only TV guide you need for the entire tournament.

World Cup 2026 Broadcasters — Quick Reference

USA: Fox, FS1 (English) / Telemundo, Universo (Spanish) / FREE on Tubi (selected matches)
UK: BBC One / BBC iPlayer and ITV1 / ITVX — ALL matches free to air
India: Zee
Australia: SBS and SBS On Demand — FREE
Canada: TSN / CTV / DAZN
Middle East and North Africa: beIN Sports
Europe: Various national broadcasters — see below
Rest of world: FIFA+ free streaming where no local rights apply

HOW TO WATCH WORLD CUP 2026 — BY COUNTRY

UNITED STATES

Free TV channels:
Fox — English language. Covers the majority of matches including all USA matches and the biggest fixtures. Available free with cable or antenna.
FS1 — English language. Fox Sports 1 covers additional matches including Group C, D and other key fixtures.
Telemundo — Spanish language. Covers 92 of the 104 total matches in Spanish.
Universo — Spanish language. Covers 12 matches not on Telemundo.
Tubi — FREE streaming. Selected matches streamed for free including USA vs Paraguay (June 12). No subscription required.

Streaming services:
Fubo — All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available via subscription. Best option for fans who want every single game.
Peacock — Spanish language streaming via Telemundo on Peacock subscription.
Fox Sports App — All Fox and FS1 coverage available to stream via the Fox One app with cable login.
DirecTV Stream — Includes Fox, FS1, Telemundo and Universo.
YouTube TV — Includes Fox and FS1.
Hulu with Live TV — Includes Fox and FS1.

Key USA match times:
USA vs Paraguay — June 12, 9pm ET — Fox / FREE on Tubi
USA vs Australia — June 19, 3pm ET — Fox
USA vs Turkiye — June 25, 10pm ET — Fox

UNITED KINGDOM

Every single World Cup 2026 match is free to air in the UK — no subscription required.

BBC One / BBC Two / BBC iPlayer:
BBC shares rights with ITV and covers approximately half the matches including several England group stage games. BBC iPlayer streams all BBC coverage live and on demand for free.

ITV1 / ITV2 / ITVX:
ITV shares rights with BBC and covers the remaining matches. ITVX streams all ITV coverage live and on demand for free.

Key England match times (all BST):
England vs Croatia — June 17, 9pm BST — ITV1
England vs Ghana — June 23, 9pm BST — BBC One
England vs Panama — June 27, 4am BST (June 28) — ITV1

Key Scotland match times (all BST):
Haiti vs Scotland — June 14, 2am BST — BBC One
Scotland vs Morocco — June 19, 11pm BST — BBC One / ITV

Scotland vs Brazil — June 25, 11pm BST — BBC One / ITV

World Cup Final: July 19, 8pm BST — BBC One and ITV1 (simulcast)

INDIA

Zee are the official broadcasters of World Cup 2026 in India.

Zee— Available on cable and satellite. Covers all 104 matches with English and Hindi commentary options.
Zee — Premium streaming app. All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available to stream on Zee Available on mobile, tablet and smart TV.

Key times for Indian viewers (IST — Indian Standard Time, UTC +5:30):
Mexico vs South Africa (Opening match) — June 11, 12:30am IST (June 12 early hours)
Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 3:30am IST
France vs Senegal — June 17, 12:30am IST
Argentina vs Algeria — June 17, 6:30am IST (June 17 early morning)
England vs Croatia — June 18, 1:30am IST (June 18)
World Cup Final — July 20, 12:30am IST (July 20 early hours)

Zee is the most convenient option for Indian fans — available on every device and covering all 104 matches.

AUSTRALIA

SBS and SBS On Demand are the official broadcasters of World Cup 2026 in Australia — and all coverage is FREE.

SBS — Free to air TV channel covering the biggest matches including all knockout rounds and the final.
SBS On Demand — Free streaming of all 104 World Cup 2026 matches. Available on mobile, tablet, smart TV and web browser. No subscription required.

Key times for Australian viewers (AEST — Australian Eastern Standard Time, UTC +10):
Mexico vs South Africa (Opening match) — June 11, 5pm AEST
Australia vs Turkiye — June 14, 2pm AEST
USA vs Australia — June 20, 5am AEST
World Cup Final — July 20, 5am AEST

SBS On Demand is the best option for Australian fans — every single match free to stream on any device.

CANADA

TSN — English language coverage. The primary English broadcaster for World Cup 2026 in Canada. Available on cable and the TSN app.
CTV — Free to air English language coverage of selected matches including Canada’s group stage games.
DAZN — All 104 matches available to stream via DAZN subscription. Best option for Canadian fans who want every match.
TVA Sports — French language coverage.
RDS — French language sports channel with coverage.

Key times for Canadian viewers (ET):
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — June 12, 3pm ET — CTV / TSN
Canada vs Qatar — June 18, 6pm ET — CTV / TSN
Switzerland vs Canada — June 24, 3pm ET — CTV / TSN

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

beIN Sports is the official broadcaster for all 22 Arab nations plus wider Middle East and North Africa.

beIN Sports 1, 2 and 3 — Arabic language coverage of all 104 matches. Available on satellite (Arabsat and Nilesat) and via beIN Sports Connect streaming.
beIN Sports Connect — Streaming app covering all World Cup 2026 matches in Arabic and English with both commentary options available.

Key beIN Sports match times (Qatar time, UTC +3):
Mexico vs South Africa — June 11, 10pm Qatar time
Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 1am Qatar time (June 14)
France vs Senegal — June 17, 10pm Qatar time
Argentina vs Algeria — June 17, 4am Qatar time (June 18)
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — June 16, 1am Qatar time (June 16)
Egypt vs Belgium — June 16, 10pm Qatar time

For fans in Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Jordan and all Arab nations — beIN Sports Connect is available on iOS, Android and smart TVs.

EUROPE — BY COUNTRY

Germany: ARD and ZDF — free to air. All German matches plus major knockout games.
France: TF1 and M6 — free to air. All France matches and major knockout fixtures.
Spain: RTVE — free to air. All Spain matches and major fixtures.
Italy: RAI — free to air. All major matches available.
Netherlands: NOS — free to air. All Dutch matches and major knockout games.
Portugal: RTP — free to air. All Portugal and major matches.
Belgium: VRT (Dutch) / RTBF (French) — free to air. All Belgium matches.
Scotland: BBC Scotland / STV — free to air. All Scotland matches.
Turkey: TRT — free to air. All Turkiye matches.
Switzerland: SRF — free to air. All Switzerland matches.
Austria: ORF — free to air. All Austria matches.

For most European nations their national public broadcaster carries their national team’s matches free to air. Check your local broadcaster for full schedules.

REST OF WORLD

FIFA+ is available globally as a free streaming service for World Cup 2026 matches in territories where no local broadcast rights have been sold.

FIFA+ website: plus.fifa.com
FIFA+ App: Available on iOS, Android and smart TVs
Coverage: All 104 World Cup 2026 matches available to stream free globally where local rights allow

For fans in countries not specifically listed above, FIFA+ is the most reliable option. Check your local TV listings first as many countries have purchased local broadcast rights.

WORLD CUP 2026 — COMPLETE GROUP STAGE TV SCHEDULE

All times Eastern Time (ET). Convert to your local time using the country guides above.

JUNE 11 — DAY 1
3pm ET — Mexico vs South Africa — Group A — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / BBC
10pm ET — South Korea vs Czechia — Group A — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — Fox / BBC

JUNE 12 — DAY 2
3pm ET — Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Group B — BMO Field, Toronto — Fox / ITV
9pm ET — USA vs Paraguay — Group D — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / FREE on Tubi / BBC

JUNE 13 — DAY 3
3pm ET — Qatar vs Switzerland — Group B — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Brazil vs Morocco — Group C — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — Haiti vs Scotland — Group C — Gillette Stadium, Boston — FS1 / BBC
12am ET (June 14) — Australia vs Turkiye — Group D — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / BBC

JUNE 14 — DAY 4
1pm ET — Germany vs Curacao — Group E — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / BBC
4pm ET — Netherlands vs Japan — Group F — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
7pm ET — Sweden vs Tunisia — Group F — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — FS1 / BBC
10pm ET — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador — Group E — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 15 — DAY 5
12pm ET — Spain vs Cape Verde — Group H — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Belgium vs Egypt — Group G — Lumen Field, Seattle — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay — Group H — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Iran vs New Zealand — Group G — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 16 — DAY 6
3pm ET — France vs Senegal — Group I — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Iraq vs Norway — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Argentina vs Algeria — Group J — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 17) — Austria vs Jordan — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / BBC

JUNE 17 — DAY 7
1pm ET — Portugal vs Congo DR — Group K — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / ITV
4pm ET — England vs Croatia — Group L — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
7pm ET — Ghana vs Panama — Group L — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / BBC
10pm ET — Colombia vs Congo DR (Note: check updated schedule) — Group K — Estadio Azteca — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 18 — DAY 8
12pm ET — Czechia vs South Africa — Group A — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina — Group B — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Canada vs Qatar — Group B — BC Place, Vancouver — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Mexico vs South Korea — Group A — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 19 — DAY 9
3pm ET — USA vs Australia — Group D — Lumen Field, Seattle — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Scotland vs Morocco — Group C — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
8:30pm ET — Brazil vs Haiti — Group C — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 20) — Turkiye vs Paraguay — Group D — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 20 — DAY 10
1pm ET — Netherlands vs Sweden — Group F — NRG Stadium, Houston — Fox / ITV
4pm ET — Germany vs Ivory Coast — Group E — BMO Field, Toronto — Fox / BBC
8pm ET — Ecuador vs Curacao — Group E — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / ITV
11pm ET — Tunisia vs Japan — Group F — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / BBC

JUNE 21 — DAY 11
12pm ET — Spain vs Saudi Arabia — Group H — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — Fox / ITV
3pm ET — Belgium vs Iran — Group G — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Uruguay vs Cape Verde — Group H — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — Egypt vs New Zealand — Group G — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / BBC

JUNE 22 — DAY 12
3pm ET — Argentina vs Austria — Group J — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Jordan vs Algeria — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV
9pm ET — France vs Iraq — Group I — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / BBC
12am ET (June 23) — Norway vs Senegal — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / ITV

JUNE 23 — DAY 13
1pm ET — Portugal vs Uzbekistan — Group K — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / BBC
4pm ET — England vs Ghana — Group L — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
7pm ET — Panama vs Croatia — Group L — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / ITV
10pm ET — Colombia vs Uzbekistan (Note: check updated schedule) — Group K — FS1 / ITV

JUNE 24 — DAY 14 — ALL SIMULTANEOUS FINAL MATCHES
3pm ET — Czechia vs Mexico — Group A — Estadio Azteca — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — South Korea vs South Africa — Group A — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — FS1 / ITV
3pm ET — Switzerland vs Canada — Group B — BC Place, Vancouver — Fox / ITV
3pm ET — Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar — Group B — Lumen Field, Seattle — FS1 / BBC
6pm ET — Brazil vs Scotland — Group C — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — Fox / BBC
6pm ET — Morocco vs Haiti — Group C — Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — FS1 / ITV (Universo)
6pm ET — USA vs Turkiye — Group D — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Australia vs Paraguay — Group D — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — FS1 / BBC

JUNE 25 — DAY 15
3pm ET — Germany vs Ecuador — Group E — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Curacao vs Ivory Coast — Group E — NRG Stadium, Houston — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Japan vs Sweden — Group F — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Tunisia vs Netherlands — Group F — Estadio BBVA, Monterrey — FS1 / BBC

JUNE 26 — DAY 16
3pm ET — Spain vs Uruguay — Group H — Estadio Akron, Guadalajara — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — Group H — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Belgium vs New Zealand — Group G — AT&T Stadium, Dallas — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Iran vs Egypt — Group G — BMO Field, Toronto — FS1 / BBC

JUNE 27 — DAY 17 — FINAL GROUP STAGE MATCHES
3pm ET — France vs Norway — Group I — Gillette Stadium, Boston — Fox / BBC
3pm ET — Senegal vs Iraq — Group I — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia — FS1 / ITV
6pm ET — Argentina vs Jordan — Group J — Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara — Fox / ITV
6pm ET — Algeria vs Austria — Group J — Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City — FS1 / BBC
9pm ET — Portugal vs Colombia — Group K — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / BBC
9pm ET — Congo DR vs Uzbekistan — Group K — Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — FS1 / ITV
12am ET (June 28) — England vs Panama — Group L — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey — Fox / ITV
12am ET (June 28) — Croatia vs Ghana — Group L — SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles — FS1 / BBC

KNOCKOUT ROUNDS TV SCHEDULE

Round of 32: June 28 — July 4
Round of 16: July 4 — July 7
Quarter-Finals: July 9 — July 11
Semi-Finals: July 14 — July 15
Third Place Play-Off: July 18
WORLD CUP FINAL: July 19, 3pm ET / 8pm BST — Fox (USA) / BBC One and ITV1 (UK)

All knockout matches in USA: Fox and FS1 in English, Telemundo in Spanish
All knockout matches in UK: BBC One and ITV1 — free to air, no subscription required
World Cup Final simulcast: BBC One AND ITV1 at same time in the UK

Need To Know
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the USA?
USA vs Paraguay on June 12 streams FREE on Tubi. You can also watch all Fox and FS1 matches free with a cable subscription or over-the-air antenna. For all 104 matches, Fubo offers a streaming subscription with all World Cup coverage.

How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in the UK?
Every single World Cup 2026 match is free to air in the UK on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV1 or ITV2. All matches can also be streamed free on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. No subscription is required for any match.

How can I watch the World Cup 2026 for free in India?
JioCinema is streaming all 104 World Cup 2026 matches for free in India. Sports18 covers all matches on cable and satellite. No subscription is required for JioCinema via a Jio connection.

How can I watch the World Cup 2026 in Australia?
SBS and SBS On Demand are the official free-to-air broadcasters in Australia. All 104 matches are available to stream free on SBS On Demand. Australia vs Turkiye (June 13) and USA vs Australia (June 19) are key matches for Australian fans.

What channel is the World Cup 2026 Final on?
In the USA: Fox in English, Telemundo in Spanish. In the UK: BBC One and ITV1 simulcast at 8pm BST on July 19. In Australia: SBS free to air at 5am AEST on July 20. In India: Sports18 and JioCinema free. The final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 3pm ET on July 19.

Is the World Cup 2026 on Netflix or Amazon Prime?
No. The World Cup 2026 is not on Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. In the UK all matches are free on BBC and ITV. In the USA Fox and Fubo hold the rights. Check the country-specific guide above for your region.

What is FIFA+ and how do I watch World Cup 2026 on it?
FIFA+ is the official free streaming platform operated by FIFA at plus.fifa.com. It broadcasts World Cup matches in territories where no local broadcast rights have been sold. Download the FIFA+ app from the App Store or Google Play and stream for free.

What time is the World Cup 2026 opening match in different countries?
Mexico vs South Africa kicks off June 11 at 3pm ET. That is: 8pm BST (UK), 12:30am IST June 12 (India), 5pm AEST (Australia), 10pm Qatar time, 4pm ET-equivalent in São Paulo Brazil (4pm BRT), 9pm CET (Central Europe).

Conclusion

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is on your screen in four days. Whether you are in New York, London, Mumbai, Sydney, Doha or anywhere else in the world — the matches are accessible on free-to-air television or free streaming platforms in the vast majority of countries.

104 matches. 39 days. 48 nations. All starting June 11.

Find your channel. Set your alarm. The World Cup is here.

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Egypt World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Pharaohs and Salah’s World Cup Guide

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Egypt World Cup 2026 full schedule — Pharaohs fixtures with Mohamed Salah. Group G matches against Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Mohamed Salah is going to the FIFA World Cup. For the first time since 2018 — when Egypt were eliminated in the group stage — the Liverpool forward gets the chance to show the world what he can do on football’s biggest stage. At 34 years old, this could be Salah’s final World Cup appearance and the Pharaohs arrive in Group G knowing that their greatest player is at the centre of everything they do.

Egypt are not a one-man team but they are a team built significantly around one man. As covered in our Belgium World Cup 2026 Schedule article, Group G contains Belgium — one of Europe’s strongest squads — alongside Iran and New Zealand. The second qualifying spot from Group G is genuinely open and Egypt have the quality to take it.

Salah’s pre-tournament management has been careful — he came off the bench against Russia in Egypt’s friendly win — but every indication is that he will be fully fit and motivated for the group stage. For Salah, representing Egypt at the World Cup has always meant more to him than anything he achieves at club level. This is his stage. He knows it.

Egypt World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: G
Opponents: Belgium, Iran, New Zealand
FIFA ranking: 33rd in the world
Coach: Hossam Hassan
Star player: Mohamed Salah — Liverpool — Egypt’s greatest ever player
Opening match: Belgium vs Egypt — June 15, Seattle
Salah fact: Egypt’s all-time top scorer and the most famous player in African football

Egypt Group Stage Schedule — All 3 Matches

Match 1 — Belgium vs Egypt
Date: Sunday June 15, 2026
Kickoff: 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle, Washington
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

The match the entire Arab world and Egyptian diaspora has been waiting for. Mohamed Salah — at one of the best clubs in world football, consistently one of the top scorers in the Premier League — vs Belgium’s Red Devils at Lumen Field in Seattle.

As covered in our Belgium World Cup 2026 Schedule, Belgium are ranked 8th in the world with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois. But Salah at his best can hurt any goalkeeper in the world. Egypt’s pre-tournament 1-0 win over Russia showed their defensive organisation. If they can protect Salah with a disciplined defensive structure and give him space to run at Belgium’s defensive line, this could be a genuinely competitive match.

Prediction: Belgium 2-1 Egypt

Match 2 — Iran vs Egypt
Date: Thursday June 26, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: TBC

The defining match of Group G for second place. As covered in our Iran World Cup 2026 Schedule, Team Melli are ranked 21st in the world with Mehdi Taremi — Inter Milan striker — leading their attack. Iran vs Egypt — Taremi vs Salah — is one of the most compelling individual match-ups in the group stage.

Both nations need this result. Both have the quality to win it. The match will likely be decided by which of their star strikers is more effective on the day.

Prediction: Iran 1-1 Egypt

Match 3 — Egypt vs New Zealand
Date: TBC
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: TBC

Egypt’s most comfortable match on paper. As covered in our New Zealand World Cup 2026 Schedule, the All Whites are the lowest-ranked team in the group. Salah should be fully fit by this point and motivated to score in what could be his final World Cup group stage match.

Prediction: Egypt 2-0 New Zealand

Mohamed Salah — Africa’s Greatest Player at His Last World Cup

Mohamed Salah turns 35 in June 2026. He has been the most prominent African footballer in the world for a decade — winning Premier League titles, the Champions League, the Africa Cup of Nations, the African Player of the Year award multiple times. He has scored goals at every level of the game against every opponent.

The one stage where his impact has been limited by circumstance rather than quality is the World Cup. Egypt failed to qualify for 28 years before 2018. In Russia he arrived injured — he had dislocated his shoulder in the Champions League Final against Real Madrid just weeks before — and played through pain before being eliminated in the group stage.

In 2026 Salah arrives healthy, at the peak of his powers and determined. The entire weight of Egyptian football expectations rests on his shoulders and he has carried heavier burdens than this throughout his career.

How to Watch Egypt World Cup 2026

USA: Fox (English) / Telemundo (Spanish) / Peacock (streaming)
UK: BBC One / ITV1 — free to air
Middle East and Africa: beIN Sports — extensive Arabic language coverage
Egypt: Egyptian national broadcasters carry all matches live

Need To Know
What group is Egypt in at World Cup 2026?
Egypt are in Group G alongside Belgium, Iran and New Zealand.

When does Egypt play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Belgium vs Egypt on Sunday June 15 at 3pm ET / 8pm BST at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Is Mohamed Salah playing at World Cup 2026?
Yes. Mohamed Salah is in Egypt’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. At 34 years old this is almost certainly his final World Cup appearance. He has been managed carefully in pre-tournament but is expected to be fully fit for the group stage opener against Belgium.

Has Egypt ever qualified from the World Cup group stage?
Egypt have appeared at the World Cup three times — 1934, 1990 and 2018 — and have never advanced beyond the group stage. Qualifying from Group G in 2026 would be the most significant achievement in Egyptian football history.

Who is Egypt’s coach at World Cup 2026?
Hossam Hassan — Egypt’s all-time leading scorer before Salah broke his record — is the Egypt head coach at the 2026 World Cup. The former Egyptian international brings both passion and deep knowledge of the national team’s culture to the management role.

Conclusion

Egypt’s World Cup 2026 story is Mohamed Salah’s story. Africa’s greatest player at his final World Cup. Group G starts June 15 in Seattle against Belgium. If Salah is at his best — and everything suggests he will be — Egypt can qualify from this group and give their greatest ever player the World Cup run his career deserves.

Will Mohamed Salah finally have a World Cup to match his legendary club career — and can Egypt qualify from Group G for the first time in history? Tell us in the comments

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Les Elephants Complete Guide

June 11, 2026June 10, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 full schedule — Les Elephants fixtures after beating France 2-1. Group E matches against Germany, Ecuador and Curacao.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Ivory Coast entered the 2026 World Cup pre-tournament period as one of the most respected African sides — and left it as the story everyone is talking about. On June 4, Les Elephants beat World Cup favourites France 2-1 in Nantes in one of the biggest pre-tournament shocks in recent international football history. Gbamin Doue equalised in the 53rd minute before Aboubakar Diallo scored the winner on 84 minutes. France. At home. 2-1.

As noted in our World Cup 2026 Warm-Up Friendlies guide, Fabrizio Romano’s reaction — “WHAT ARE IVORY COAST COOKING?!” — captured exactly what the entire football world felt. Now Group E, which looked like Germany’s comfortable path to the knockout rounds, has become one of the most watched groups in the tournament.

Group E — Germany, Ivory Coast, Ecuador, Curacao — is analysed in detail in our Most Unfair Groups at World Cup 2026 article, where we described it as Germany’s gift of a draw before Ivory Coast’s win over France changed everything.

Ivory Coast World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: E
Opponents: Germany, Ecuador, Curacao
FIFA ranking: 44th in the world
Coach: Emerse Fae
Key players: Sebastien Haller, Simon Adingra, Serge Aurier
Pre-tournament shock: Beat France 2-1 on June 4 — one of the biggest upsets of the pre-tournament window
Back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations champions: 2023 and 2024

Ivory Coast Group Stage Schedule — All 3 Matches

Match 1 — Ivory Coast vs Ecuador
Date: Sunday June 14, 2026
Kickoff: 4pm ET / 9pm BST
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Ivory Coast’s opening match against Ecuador in Philadelphia is their most important fixture before the Germany game. As covered in our Ecuador World Cup 2026 Schedule, La Tri are organised, physical and have Moises Caicedo — Chelsea’s dynamic midfielder — as their most important player.

Ivory Coast arrive at this match with extraordinary momentum — the entire football world is talking about their win over France. Simon Adingra, who was one of the standout players in the pre-tournament period, will be the danger man on the right side. Sebastien Haller leads the attack with physical presence and goalscoring quality.

Prediction: Ivory Coast 2-1 Ecuador

Match 2 — Germany vs Ivory Coast
Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
Kickoff: 4pm ET / 9pm BST
Venue: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

The match that has become the most anticipated fixture in Group E — and arguably one of the most eagerly awaited group stage matches of the entire tournament after the pre-tournament results. Germany vs the team that just beat France. As discussed in our Germany World Cup 2026 Schedule, Die Mannschaft looked excellent in their 4-0 win over Finland but Ivory Coast’s form demands respect.

Germany’s quality and experience should give them the edge. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are two of the most talented players at the tournament. But Ivory Coast beat France. They can beat Germany on their day.

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Prediction: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast

Match 3 — Ivory Coast vs Curacao
Date: Thursday June 26, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: TBC

Ivory Coast vs Curacao — as covered in our Curacao World Cup 2026 Schedule, the Caribbean island nation of 156,000 people are the smallest World Cup team ever. Ivory Coast should win comfortably and secure their qualification.

Prediction: Ivory Coast 3-0 Curacao

Ivory Coast’s Africa Cup of Nations Double

Ivory Coast have won back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations titles — in 2023 and 2024 — making them African football’s dominant force entering the 2026 World Cup. That tournament experience and winning mentality runs through every player in the squad and explains why they are able to produce performances like their win over France in pre-tournament.

Need To Know
What group is Ivory Coast in at World Cup 2026?
Ivory Coast are in Group E alongside Germany, Ecuador and Curacao.

When does Ivory Coast play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador on Sunday June 14 at 4pm ET / 9pm BST at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.

Did Ivory Coast really beat France before the World Cup?
Yes. Ivory Coast beat France 2-1 in Nantes on June 4, 2026 in a pre-tournament friendly — one of the biggest pre-tournament shocks in recent international football history. Goals from Gbamin Doue and Aboubakar Diallo secured a famous win for Les Elephants.

Conclusion

Ivory Coast arrive at the 2026 World Cup as one of African football’s most dangerous teams — with Africa Cup double glory, a famous win over France and a squad full of European league quality. June 14 vs Ecuador begins their World Cup campaign.

Can Ivory Coast qualify from Group E after their stunning win over France — and do they have what it takes to go deep into the knockout rounds? Tell us in the comments!

Qatar World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Complete Guide

June 10, 2026June 9, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Qatar World Cup 2026 full schedule — every match date, kickoff time and venue. Group B fixtures against Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Published: June 9, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Qatar return to the FIFA World Cup with a heavy burden of history hanging over their squad. Four years ago they became the first host nation ever to be eliminated in the group stage when they hosted the tournament on home soil. Now they travel to North America as an away team for the first time — no home crowd, no home comforts, no advantage from familiar surroundings.

Group B is not easy. Canada are one of the co-hosts playing on home soil. Switzerland are one of the most technically organised sides in European football. Bosnia-Herzegovina qualified through a tough playoff process. Qatar arrive knowing exactly what is at stake — and knowing that a repeat of 2022 would be a serious blow to the continued development of football in the Gulf region.

Their pre-tournament form has not inspired confidence. A 1-0 defeat to Republic of Ireland — a nation not even at this World Cup — raised genuine concerns about their defensive organisation and attacking creativity. But Qatar’s coaching staff have four years of experience since 2022 and will have prepared their squad specifically to address those weaknesses.

For football fans across the Arab world and the Middle East, Qatar’s progress at this tournament matters enormously. They are the region’s most prominent football programme and their results carry symbolic weight far beyond the individual players and manager.

Qatar World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: B
Opponents: Switzerland, Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina
FIFA ranking: 37th in the world
Coach: Marquez Lopez
Key players: Hassan Al-Haydos, Almoez Ali, Akram Afif
Opening match: Qatar vs Switzerland — June 13, San Francisco Bay Area
Previous World Cup: 2022 — eliminated in group stage as hosts
Tournament host cities: San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, Seattle

Qatar Group Stage Schedule — All 3 Matches

Match 1 — Qatar vs Switzerland
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Kickoff: 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 11pm Qatar time
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), Santa Clara, California
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
Tv India : Zee
Tv Middle East: Bein Sports

Qatar open against Switzerland — the highest-ranked team in Group B at 17th in the world. Switzerland are disciplined, organised and led by Granit Xhaka, one of the most experienced midfielders in world football. Qatar need to defend well and use their pace on the counter-attack to stay competitive in this match.

Switzerland have shown in multiple tournaments that they know how to grind out results against technically inferior opponents. Qatar must match their organisation and find moments of individual quality through Akram Afif — their most dangerous attacker — to take anything from this game.

Prediction: Switzerland 2-0 Qatar

Match 2 — Canada vs Qatar
Date: Thursday June 18, 2026
Kickoff: 6pm ET / 11pm BST
Venue: Vancouver Stadium (BC Place), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Qatar face co-hosts Canada in their second group match at BC Place in Vancouver. Canada — who you can read about in our Canada World Cup 2026 Schedule guide — are playing in front of their home fans and carry the momentum of a nation that has waited 40 years for this moment. Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David will be at their most motivated in this fixture.

This is Qatar’s most difficult fixture in Group B on paper. Canada’s home advantage, combined with the quality of their squad, makes this a match where Qatar will be expected to manage the game defensively and hope for a moment of quality on the counter.

Prediction: Canada 3-0 Qatar

Match 3 — Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Kickoff: 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Venue: Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle, Washington

Qatar’s final group match against Bosnia-Herzegovina is their best chance of a positive result. If both teams have lost their opening two fixtures, this becomes a match to avoid finishing last in the group. Bosnia have attacking quality through Ermedin Demirovic but Qatar’s defensive organisation could frustrate them in a tight, tactical encounter.

Prediction: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Qatar

Qatar’s Road to World Cup 2026

Qatar qualified as the AFC Asian Cup champions — a route that gave them automatic qualification as one of Asia’s representatives. Their domestic league, the Qatar Stars League, has developed significantly since the 2022 World Cup investment, and players like Akram Afif — who plays for Al Sadd — have genuine quality at international level.

The challenge Qatar face is the same one they faced in 2022 — the gap in physical intensity, technical quality and tournament experience between the best AFC nations and the top European and South American sides remains significant. Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina all represent that higher level of intensity.

However Qatar have something that no other team in this group has — the experience of playing in a World Cup just four years ago. Their players know what the stage feels like. They know the pressure. They know the speed and physicality of the game. That experience, while not making them favourites, gives them a foundation to build on.

How to Watch Qatar World Cup 2026

USA: Fox (English) / Telemundo (Spanish) / Fubo (streaming)
UK: BBC and ITV share coverage — all Qatar matches free to air
Middle East and Pakistan: beIN Sports
Australia: SBS On Demand
Rest of world: FIFA+ free streaming where no local rights apply

India : Zee

Qatar’s matches will be broadcast extensively across the Arab world given the region’s connection to the team. beIN Sports carries comprehensive coverage with Arabic commentary throughout.

Need To Know

What group is Qatar in at World Cup 2026?
Qatar are in Group B alongside Switzerland, Canada and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

When does Qatar play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Qatar vs Switzerland on Saturday June 13 at 3pm ET / 8pm BST at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

Did Qatar get eliminated in the group stage at the 2022 World Cup?
Yes. Qatar became the first host nation in World Cup history to be eliminated in the group stage at the 2022 tournament. They finished bottom of Group A with one point from three matches. Their 2026 campaign is an opportunity to show how much the programme has developed since that difficult experience.

What is Qatar’s FIFA ranking going into World Cup 2026?
Qatar enter the 2026 World Cup ranked 37th in the world by FIFA — significantly lower than their three group stage opponents Switzerland (17th), Canada (27th in the world) and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Conclusion

Qatar face the challenge of proving that 2022 was not the ceiling of their ambitions but the beginning of a genuine development story. Group B is competitive but not insurmountable. A point against Bosnia-Herzegovina and a respectable performance against Switzerland and Canada would represent genuine progress.

The Gulf region will be watching every minute. Qatar have the talent. The question is whether they have the mentality and the consistency to compete at this level.

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Can Qatar show real improvement from their 2022 group stage exit — or will they finish bottom of Group B again? Tell us in the comments

Portugal World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time — Ronaldo’s Last World Cup Complete Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete Portugal World Cup 2026 schedule — Ronaldo’s final World Cup. Group K fixtures against Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia with full dates, times and venues.

Published: June 8, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Cristiano Ronaldo is almost certainly playing in his last FIFA World Cup. The 41-year-old — the most decorated individual in football history — leads Portugal into a Group K that features one genuinely dangerous opponent in Colombia and two more manageable fixtures. This is Ronaldo’s farewell to football’s greatest stage. Every minute, every match, every goal carries the weight of a career like no other.

Portugal World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: K
Opponents: Congo DR, Uzbekistan, Colombia
FIFA ranking: 6th in the world
Coach: Roberto Martinez
Star player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Opening match: Portugal vs Congo DR — June 17, Houston
Portugal Group Stage Schedule

Match 1 — Portugal vs Congo DR
Date: Tuesday June 17, 2026
Kickoff: 1pm ET / 6pm BST
Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston, Texas
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Ronaldo’s first match of his final World Cup. Congo DR are competitive but Portugal should win comfortably. Expect Ronaldo to start and chase goals in what could be his last group stage World Cup campaign.
Prediction: Portugal 3-0 Congo DR

Match 2 — Portugal vs Uzbekistan
Date: Tuesday June 24, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca), Mexico City, Mexico

Uzbekistan — World Cup debutants — face Portugal and Ronaldo at the Estadio Azteca. The most historic stadium in football. For Uzbekistan’s players, facing Ronaldo at the Azteca will be the greatest moment of their careers. For Portugal, a comfortable win is expected..
Prediction: Portugal 4-0 Uzbekistan

Match 3 — Portugal vs Colombia
Date: Saturday June 28, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: TBC

The real test. Colombia with James Rodriguez are one of the most creative attacking teams in South America. This match likely decides who tops Group K.
Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Colombia

Key Players: Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias

Need To Know
What group is Portugal in at World Cup 2026?
Group K alongside Congo DR, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

When does Portugal play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Portugal vs Congo DR on Tuesday June 17 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Conclusion

Ronaldo. Portugal. A final World Cup. The Estadio Azteca. This is the farewell tour of one of the greatest careers in football history. It begins June 17 in Houston.

Can Ronaldo score enough goals to win the World Cup Golden Boot in his final tournament? Tell us in the comments!

Spain World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — La Roja Complete Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete Spain World Cup 2026 schedule — every La Roja match date, kickoff time and venue. Group H fixtures against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay for the Euro 2024 champions.

Published: June 8, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Spain are the reigning Euro 2024 champions and one of the genuine favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Their pre-tournament 1-1 draw with World Cup debutants Iraq raised eyebrows — but nobody in world football seriously doubts the quality of Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri and one of the most technically gifted squads in tournament history.

Spain World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: H
Opponents: Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
FIFA ranking: 1st in the world
Coach: Luis de la Fuente
Star players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri
Opening match: Spain vs Cape Verde — June 15, Atlanta Stadium
Spain Group Stage Schedule

Match 1 — Spain vs Cape Verde
Date: Sunday June 15, 2026
Kickoff: 12pm ET / 5pm BST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

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Spain open against World Cup debutants Cape Verde — who beat Serbia 3-0 in pre-tournament. The climate-controlled Atlanta stadium helps Spain in the summer heat. After their concerning 1-1 draw with Iraq, Spain must start this tournament with a convincing win.
Prediction: Spain 3-0 Cape Verde

Match 2 — Spain vs Saudi Arabia
Date: Sunday June 21, 2026
Kickoff: 12pm ET / 5pm BST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Saudi Arabia famously beat Argentina in 2022. They always come to World Cups with motivation and belief regardless of rankings. Spain must not underestimate them.
Prediction: Spain 2-2 Saudi Arabia

Match 3 — Spain vs Uruguay
Date: Thursday June 26, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Guadalajara Stadium (Estadio Akron), Guadalajara, Mexico

The real test of Group H. Uruguay, led by Darwin Nunez, are ranked 16th in the world and will make Spain work. A proper South American defensive unit against Spain’s technically brilliant attack.
Prediction: Spain 1-1 Uruguay

Key Players: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Rodri, Alvaro Morata, Unai Simon

Need To Know
What group is Spain in at World Cup 2026?
Group H alongside Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.

When does Spain play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Spain vs Cape Verde on Sunday June 15 at 12pm ET / 5pm BST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Conclusion

Spain are the favourites many people are sleeping on. Yamal is 18 years old and already one of the best players in the world. Rodri controls games from midfield. If their defence solves the problems shown against Iraq, Spain could win this tournament.

Can Spain win the World Cup and complete the Euro 2024 and World Cup 2026 double? Tell us in the comments!
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Germany World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Die Mannschaft Complete Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete Germany World Cup 2026 schedule — every match date, kickoff time and venue. Group E fixtures against Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador for Die Mannschaft.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Germany enter the 2026 World Cup desperate to end years of tournament underperformance. They were eliminated in the group stage in both 2018 and 2022 — humiliating exits for one of football’s greatest nations. Their 4-0 pre-tournament win over Finland was their most convincing warm-up performance in years. Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz are ready. Die Mannschaft are coming back.

Germany World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: E — the group with the lowest average FIFA ranking
Opponents: Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
FIFA ranking: 9th in the world
Coach: Julian Nagelsmann
Star players: Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala
Opening match: Germany vs Curacao — June 14, Houston Stadium

Germany Group Stage Schedule

Match 1 — Germany vs Curacao
Date: Sunday June 14, 2026
Kickoff: 1pm ET / 6pm BST
Venue: Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Houston, Texas
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Germany’s easiest match on paper — Curacao are the world’s smallest World Cup nation at 156,000 people, ranked 82nd in the world. Germany must win this convincingly and cannot afford any early complacency.
Prediction: Germany 2-0 Curacao

Match 2 — Germany vs Ivory Coast
Date: Saturday June 20, 2026
Kickoff: 4pm ET / 9pm BST
Venue: Toronto Stadium (BMO Field), Toronto, Canada
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

The match that has become the most discussed fixture in Group E after Ivory Coast’s stunning 2-1 win over France in pre-tournament. Germany vs the team that just beat the World Cup favourites. This is no longer the comfortable second fixture it appeared to be before June 4.
Prediction: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast

Match 3 — Germany vs Ecuador
Date: Saturday June 26, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri

Ecuador are organised and competitive. Germany should have enough quality to win but Ecuador have beaten more established opponents before.
Prediction: Germany 2-0 Ecuador

Key Players: Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Manuel Neuer, Toni Rudiger

Need To Know

What group is Germany in at World Cup 2026?
Group E alongside Curacao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador — the group with the lowest average FIFA ranking.

When does Germany play their first World Cup 2026 match?
Germany vs Curacao on Sunday June 14 at 1pm ET / 6pm BST at NRG Stadium in Houston.

Conclusion

Germany drew the most favourable group of any elite nation but Ivory Coast’s win over France has added genuine danger. Wirtz and Musiala must deliver and end Germany’s group stage curse from 2018 and 2022.

Can Germany finally go deep at a World Cup again — or will the group stage curse continue? Tell us in the comments

France World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Les Bleus Complete Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete France World Cup 2026 schedule — every Les Bleus match date, kickoff time and venue. Group I fixtures against Senegal, Iraq and Norway featuring Kylian Mbappe.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

France are one of the two or three favourites to win the FIFA World Cup 2026. Winners in 2018, finalists in 2022, Kylian Mbappe-led and ruthlessly talented — Les Bleus arrive in America with a squad capable of winning every match they play. But their draw gave them the hardest group in the tournament. Group I. France, Senegal, Norway and Iraq. The Group of Death.

Here is every France match at the 2026 World Cup.

France World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: I — the Group of Death
Opponents: Senegal, Iraq, Norway
FIFA ranking: 2nd in the world
Coach: Didier Deschamps
Star player: Kylian Mbappe
Opening match: France vs Senegal — June 16, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Group stage venues: New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Boston (Gillette Stadium)

France Group Stage Schedule

Match 1 — France vs Senegal
Date: Monday June 16, 2026
Kickoff: 3pm ET / 8pm BST
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: ITV1 / ITVX

France vs Senegal in the opening group match at MetLife Stadium. Mbappe vs the back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations champions. Senegal are dangerous, athletic and motivated. France are the favourites but they lost to Ivory Coast in pre-tournament — questions about their defensive focus need answering here.
Prediction: France 2-1 Senegal

Match 2 — France vs Iraq
Date: Monday June 22, 2026
Kickoff: 5pm ET / 10pm BST
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Iraq drew 1-1 with Spain in pre-tournament. They will not come to Philadelphia to lose quietly. But France’s squad depth should be too much even for Iraq’s disciplined defensive approach.
Prediction: France 3-0 Iraq

Match 3 — France vs Norway
Date: Friday June 27, 2026
Kickoff: TBC
Venue: Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium), Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

The match of the group stage. Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland. France vs Norway. Two of the three best players in world football on the same pitch in a group stage match that could decide who tops Group I. Haaland scored twice against Sweden in pre-tournament. Mbappe is always dangerous. This is the must-watch match of the entire group stage.
Prediction: France 2-1 Norway

Key Players: Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchouameni, Mike Maignan, Marcus Thuram

Need To Know
What group is France in at World Cup 2026?
Group I — alongside Senegal, Iraq and Norway. It is the hardest group in the tournament by average FIFA ranking.

When does France play at World Cup 2026?
France open on June 16 vs Senegal, then June 22 vs Iraq, then June 27 vs Norway.
What time is France vs Norway at World Cup 2026?
France vs Norway is on June 27 at Gillette Stadium in Boston. Exact kickoff time to be confirmed but expected around 6pm ET / 11pm BST.

Conclusion

France are in the hardest group in the tournament but have the squad to come through it. Mbappe vs Haaland in Boston could be the greatest group stage match in World Cup history. Les Bleus start June 16 at MetLife Stadium.

Who wins between France and Norway — Mbappe or Haaland? Tell us in the comments!

Argentina World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Messi’s Final World Cup Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Complete Argentina World Cup 2026 schedule — all Messi’s matches, dates, kickoff times and venues. Group J fixtures against Algeria, Austria and Jordan plus the full knockout round path.

Published: June 8, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

This is it. Lionel Messi’s final FIFA World Cup. The defending champions. The greatest player in the history of football playing in what will almost certainly be the last chapter of his international career. Argentina arrive at the 2026 World Cup with the weight of history, the burden of expectation and the hunger of a squad that knows exactly what it takes to win.

Here is every Argentina match at the 2026 World Cup — every date, every time, every venue.

Argentina World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: J
Opponents: Algeria, Austria, Jordan
FIFA ranking: 2nd in the world
Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Star player: Lionel Messi
Opening match: Argentina vs Algeria — June 16, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Status: Defending World Cup champions (Qatar 2022)

Argentina Group Stage Schedule

Match 1 — Argentina vs Algeria
Date: Monday June 16, 2026
Kickoff: 9pm ET / 2am BST (June 17)
Venue: Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead Stadium), Kansas City, Missouri
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV

Arrowhead Stadium holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest outdoor crowd ever recorded. When 76,000 fans watch Lionel Messi walk onto that pitch for what could be his final World Cup opening match, the noise will be something no one in that stadium ever forgets. Algeria are a serious opponent ranked 36th in the world — not a walkover. But Argentina, Messi, Scaloni’s tactical system and the defending champions’ mentality should be enough.
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 Algeria

Match 2 — Argentina vs Austria
Date: Monday June 22, 2026
Kickoff: 1pm ET / 6pm BST
Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington, Texas
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo
TV UK: BBC / ITV
Austria are one of Europe’s most improved nations. Their 1-0 win over Tunisia in pre-tournament showed defensive solidity. They will not fear Argentina and their organised tactical approach will make this a harder match than expected.
Prediction: Argentina 2-0 Austria

Austria vs Jordan
Date: Friday June 27, 2026
Kickoff: 12am ET / 5am BST
Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), Arlington, Texas
Note: This is Austria vs Jordan — Argentina’s third match is below

Match 3 — Argentina vs Jordan (played simultaneously with Algeria vs Austria)
Date: Friday June 27, 2026
Kickoff: 12am ET (June 28) / 5am BST
Venue: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium (Levi’s Stadium), Santa Clara, California
TV USA: Fox / Telemundo

Jordan are World Cup debutants playing their third match — by now they will have nothing to lose and everything to gain. For Jordan’s fans this match against the defending champions and Messi is the greatest moment in their football history.
Prediction: Argentina 3-1 Jordan

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Messi’s World Cup 2026 — What It Means

Lionel Messi turns 39 years old in June 2026. This is almost certainly his final FIFA World Cup. He won his first world title in Qatar 2022 — the one trophy that had eluded him throughout his career. Now he returns as the defending champion, the greatest player of all time, playing his final chapter on football’s biggest stage.

Every match Messi plays at this World Cup is one fewer remaining. Every goal brings him closer to the end. Every Argentina win builds toward the question the entire world is asking — can Messi do it again?

Need To Know
What group is Argentina in at World Cup 2026?
Argentina are in Group J alongside Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

When does Argentina play their first match at World Cup 2026?
Argentina vs Algeria on Monday June 16 at 9pm ET at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Is this Messi’s last World Cup?
Almost certainly yes. Messi turns 39 in June 2026 and has indicated the 2026 tournament will be his final World Cup appearance.
Conclusion

Messi. Argentina. The defending champions. Arrowhead Stadium. June 16. This is the World Cup moment the entire world is waiting for. Whatever happens in the tournament, Messi’s final World Cup begins here.

Can Messi and Argentina win back-to-back World Cups — and what would that mean for his legacy? Tell us in the comments!

Brazil World Cup 2026 Schedule: Every Match, Date, Kickoff Time and Venue — Complete Selecao Guide

June 8, 2026June 8, 2026 by Hemim Sk

Brazil arrive at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with something to prove. The five-time world champions — the nation that has won the tournament more than any other — have not lifted the trophy since 2002. A quarter-century without a World Cup title is unacceptable by Brazilian standards. In pre-tournament, they answered some of those questions loudly — a 6-2 thrashing of Panama was the most impressive individual performance of any team in the entire pre-tournament window.

Published: June 7, 2026 | Author: Hemim SK

Now the real thing begins. Group C awaits. Morocco — the team that eliminated Brazil on penalties in the 2022 quarter-finals — are their first serious test. Haiti and Scotland complete a group that Brazil should win but cannot afford to take lightly for a single minute.

This is your complete guide to every Brazil match at the 2026 World Cup — every date, every kickoff time, every venue and every TV channel.

Brazil World Cup 2026 — Key Facts

Group: C
Group opponents: Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
FIFA ranking: 5th in the world
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti
Captain: Marquinhos
Star player: Vinicius Jr
Opening match: Brazil vs Morocco — June 13, MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
Group stage venues: New Jersey (MetLife Stadium), Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field), Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
TV (USA): Fox, FS1, Telemundo
TV (Brazil): TV Globo, SporTV
Previous World Cup titles: 5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

Brazil Group Stage Schedule — All 3 Matches

Match 1 — Brazil vs Morocco
Date: Saturday June 13, 2026
Kickoff: 6pm ET / 11pm BST / Midnight CET (June 14)
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
TV (USA): FS1 (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
TV (UK): ITV1 / ITVX
Group: C
The match every football fan has circled on their calendar from the moment the draw was made. Brazil vs Morocco — a direct rematch of the most dramatic moment of the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals, where Morocco eliminated Brazil on penalties and became the first African and Arab nation ever to reach a World Cup semi-final.

Morocco have not come to 2026 to lose to Brazil and accept it quietly. The Atlas Lions beat Burundi 5-0 and Madagascar 4-0 in pre-tournament — nine goals, zero conceded. Achraf Hakimi is in the form of his life. Their collective defensive organisation is as strong as it was in Qatar 2022. They believe they can eliminate Brazil again.

Brazil believe otherwise. Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha — the front three that scored six goals against Panama — are one of the most feared attacking combinations in world football. Carlo Ancelotti has had a year to build his tactical system around their qualities.

This is the match of the group stage. Possibly the match of the entire tournament before the knockout rounds.

What to expect: Tactical, physical, intense. Morocco will sit deep and counter. Brazil need to be patient and clinical. A goal from a moment of individual brilliance is more likely than a flowing team move.
Prediction: Brazil 2-2 Morocco — but this could honestly go either way

Match 2 — Brazil vs Haiti
Date: Friday June 19, 2026
Kickoff: 9pm ET / 2am BST (June 20)
Venue: Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
TV (USA): Fox (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
TV (UK): BBC One / BBC iPlayer
Group: C

Brazil’s second group stage match against Haiti should be more comfortable — but Haiti have been one of the biggest surprises of the pre-tournament window. Their 4-0 win over New Zealand showed genuine attacking quality and a team built on diaspora pride that will never stop running for 90 minutes.

For Brazil, this is a match about managing the game professionally, picking up three points without injury and keeping players fresh for the knockout rounds. Ancelotti will rotate his squad and give minutes to players who have not featured much in the tournament.
What to expect: Brazil to win comfortably but Haiti will give everything and their passionate crowd support from the Haitian diaspora in Philadelphia will make for an emotional atmosphere.
Prediction: Brazil 3-0 Haiti

Match 3 — Scotland vs Brazil
Date: Wednesday June 24, 2026
Kickoff: 6pm ET / 11pm BST
Venue: Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium), Miami Gardens, Florida
TV (USA): Fox (English) / Telemundo (Spanish)
TV (UK): BBC One / BBC iPlayer / ITV (Scotland coverage)
Group: C

Brazil close out their group stage in Miami against Scotland — who qualified for their first World Cup in years and will be playing with a freedom and national pride that makes them genuinely dangerous opponents. Scotland’s 4-1 win over Curacao in pre-tournament showed they have attacking quality and their fans travel in enormous numbers and create some of the best atmospheres at any major tournament.

If Brazil have already won the group, Ancelotti will rest his key players for the knockout rounds. If results elsewhere have made things tight, Brazil will need to perform.
What to expect: Scotland to press high and make it difficult for 60 minutes before Brazil’s quality shows.
Prediction: Brazil 2-0 Scotland

Brazil Potential Knockout Round Path

If Brazil finish 1st in Group C:
Round of 32 — around June 28-29
Opponent: Best third-place team from Groups A/C/E/F/H/I
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

If Brazil finish 2nd in Group C:
Round of 32 — around June 28-29
Opponent: Group F winners (likely Netherlands)
Venue: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara, Mexico

Potential Quarter-Final: July 9-11
Potential Semi-Final: July 14-15
Final: July 19 — MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

How to Watch Brazil World Cup 2026

Brazil (TV Globo and SporTV): All Brazil matches broadcast live on TV Globo and SporTV in Brazil with full Portuguese commentary.
USA: Fox and FS1 in English. Telemundo and Universo in Spanish. Fubo and Fox One App for streaming.

UK: BBC One and ITV share coverage. All Brazil matches free to air.

Rest of World: FIFA+ streams all matches for free internationally where no local broadcast rights apply.India on Zee

Brazil World Cup 2026 Squad — Key Players

Vinicius Jr — Real Madrid — The best player in the world at his peak. Explosive pace, brilliant dribbling, goals and assists. When Vinicius is at his best Brazil are impossible to stop. The tournament MVP if Brazil go all the way.

Rodrygo — Real Madrid — The perfect partner for Vinicius. Clinical in front of goal, intelligent movement and the ability to score in big matches when it matters most.

Raphinha — Barcelona — Barcelona’s best player this season, with goals and assists flowing. His partnership with Vinicius on the left and right creates problems for every defensive system in the world.
Marquinhos — Paris Saint-Germain — The captain and leader of the Brazilian defence. One of the most experienced defenders at the tournament and a calming presence in high-pressure moments.

Bruno Guimaraes — Newcastle United — The midfield engine who works tirelessly to protect the defence and start attacks. His importance to Brazil cannot be overstated.

Endrick — Real Madrid — The teenage superstar who could be the tournament’s breakout young player. Only 19 years old but already one of the most talked-about prospects in world football.

Brazil World Cup 2026 — Pre-Tournament Form

Brazil 6-2 Panama (friendly, May 31) — Staggering performance. Six goals, electric football, every attacking player involved. The most impressive individual team performance of the entire pre-tournament window.
Brazil 2-1 Egypt (friendly, June 6) — Tougher test with Mohamed Salah but Brazil showed they can handle defensive opponents too. Clinical when it mattered.

Carlo Ancelotti’s verdict: “We are ready. The players are hungry. The spirit in the group is the best I have seen since I arrived. We go to win.”

Need To Know

What group is Brazil in at World Cup 2026?
Brazil are in Group C at the 2026 World Cup alongside Morocco (their 2022 quarter-final opponents who eliminated them), Haiti and Scotland.

When does Brazil play their first match at World Cup 2026?
Brazil play their first World Cup 2026 match on Saturday June 13 against Morocco at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Kickoff is at 6pm Eastern Time (ET) which is 11pm British Summer Time (BST).

What time does Brazil vs Morocco kick off?
Brazil vs Morocco kicks off at 6pm ET / 11pm BST / Midnight CET on Saturday June 13, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Where do Brazil play their World Cup 2026 group stage matches?
Brazil play their group stage matches at three different venues in the eastern United States — MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (vs Morocco, June 13), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (vs Haiti, June 19) and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (vs Scotland, June 24).

Did Morocco beat Brazil at the last World Cup?
Yes. Morocco eliminated Brazil from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in the quarter-finals. The match ended 0-0 after extra time and Morocco won 3-2 on penalties.It was one of the most dramatic results of the entire tournament and made Morocco the first African and Arab nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Their rematch in Group C at the 2026 World Cup is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the entire tournament.

How many World Cups has Brazil won?
Brazil have won the FIFA World Cup five times — in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002. They are the most successful nation in World Cup history. Their last title was 24 years ago in South Korea and Japan in 2002. The 2026 tournament represents their latest attempt to end that wait.

Who is Brazil’s coach at World Cup 2026?
Carlo Ancelotti is the Brazil head coach at the 2026 World Cup. The legendary Italian manager — who has won the Champions League multiple times with Real Madrid, AC Milan, and other clubs — was appointed to lead Brazil in 2024 and is taking charge of his first World Cup as a national team manager.

Who is Brazil’s best player at World Cup 2026?
Vinicius Jr is widely considered Brazil’s best and most important player at the 2026 World Cup. The Real Madrid forward is one of the two or three best players in the world at his peak and arrives at the tournament in brilliant form. Rodrygo and Raphinha complete one of the most dangerous attacking trios in the entire competition.
Conclusion

Brazil arrive at the 2026 World Cup with one goal — ending a 24-year wait for the trophy that defines their football identity. Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha and a squad built by one of the greatest managers in football history are ready.

Group C begins June 13 against Morocco — the team that broke their hearts in 2022. The rematch is the most anticipated group-stage match of the tournament.

Brazil are ready. The Selecao are coming.

Can Brazil finally end their 24-year World Cup drought in 2026 — or will Morocco eliminate them again in a stunning repeat? Tell us in the comments!