13 June 2026
World Cup 2026 schedule: every group-stage fixture
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest ever: 48 teams, 12 groups, and 72 group-stage matches across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Hereโs the full group-stage schedule - and the easiest way to predict every game.
How the group stage works
- 12 groups (AโL) of four teams each, playing three matches apiece.
- The group stage runs 11โ27 June 2026.
- The top two from every group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a 32-team knockout round.
- Knockouts begin 28 June; the final is 19 July 2026.
Every group
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Group C13 Jun - 24 Jun
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FAQ
- When does the World Cup 2026 group stage start?
- The group stage runs from 11 to 27 June 2026. Knockouts begin on 28 June and the final is on 19 July.
- How many teams and groups are there?
- 48 teams in 12 groups of four (A to L), playing 72 group-stage matches in total.
- How do teams qualify from the group stage?
- The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advance to a 32-team knockout round.
- How can I predict the fixtures?
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