2026 FIFA World Cup Fixtures Announced for Group Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, with Mexico hosting the opening match against South Africa at the Mexico City Stadium. This tournament marks the first time the World Cup will feature 48 teams, divided into 12 groups of four.
The group stage will run until the end of June, followed by knockout rounds. Notable fixtures include South Korea facing the Czech Republic on June 12 in Guadalajara and Canada playing Bosnia and Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
Other key matches include Brazil against Morocco on June 13 in New York and the United States versus Paraguay on June 13 in Los Angeles. The tournament will conclude with the knockout rounds commencing shortly after the group stage ends.
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