FIFA Confirms Groups and Fixtures for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has officially confirmed the groups and fixtures for the 2026 World Cup, which is set to kick off on June 11, 2026, across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament marks the first time the competition will expand to 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four.

The opening match will feature Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. Other notable group matchups include Brazil against Morocco on June 13 and England's opening clash against Croatia on June 17.

The tournament will run throughout June, with matches scheduled in major host cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Vancouver. The groups include a variety of teams, with Group A featuring Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, and the Czech Republic, while Group B includes Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland.

The detailed match schedule and group compositions reflect an extensive competitive format for this World Cup.