{"id":1449183,"date":"2026-06-01T18:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T17:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1449183"},"modified":"2026-06-08T17:03:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T16:03:49","slug":"world-cup-2026-group-stage-schedule","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/world-cup\/world-cup-2026-group-stage-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup dates: Your day-by-day guide to every match at World Cup 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2026 World Cup<\/a> is fast approaching and, with it, comes 72 group stage games across 18 days. We’ve broken days each fixture day by day to assist your viewing this summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The World Cup takes place in the United States, Canada and Mexico, meaning a wide array of kick-off times with up to six games each day. The schedule is demanding for viewers and to try and ease any confusion, we’ve collated all of the details you need ahead of the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve got all of the World Cup dates, kick-off times and TV schedules for each group stage game. Just read on for all the info you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

When does World Cup 2026 start?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All of the action kicks off on Thursday 11th June when Mexico<\/a> host South Africa<\/a> at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City. Kick off is set for 8pm (UK time) and is the only game being played on that day in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the World Cup Final date?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 2026 World Cup final is slated to take place on Sunday 19th July with a kick off time of 8pm (UK time). The final will take place at MetLife Stadium<\/a>, East Rutherford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

World Cup 2026 dates, kick off times and TV schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 11th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mexico vs South Africa<\/a><\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV\/STV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Friday 12th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
South Korea vs Czech Republic<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Estadio Akron, Zapopan<\/td><\/tr>
Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>BMO Field, Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Saturday 13th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
USA vs Paraguay<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr>
Qatar vs Switzerland<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara<\/td><\/tr>
Brazil vs Morocco<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 14th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Haiti vs Scotland<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough<\/td><\/tr>
Australia vs Turkey<\/td>5am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BC Place, Vancouver<\/td><\/tr>
Germany vs Curacao<\/td>6pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>NRG Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
Netherlands vs Japan<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Monday 15th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ivory Coast vs Ecuador<\/td>12am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr>
Sweden vs Tunisia<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe<\/td><\/tr>
Spain vs Cape Verde<\/td>5pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/td><\/tr>
Belgium vs Egypt<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lumen Field, Seattle<\/td><\/tr>
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 16th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Iran vs New Zealand<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr>
France vs Senegal<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr>
Iraq vs Norway<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 17th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Argentina vs Algeria<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City<\/td><\/tr>
Austria vs Jordan<\/td>5am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara<\/td><\/tr>
Portugal vs DR Congo<\/td>6pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>NRG Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
England vs Croatia<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 18th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ghana vs Panama<\/td>12am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BMO Field, Toronto<\/td><\/tr>
Uzbekistan vs Colombia<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City<\/td><\/tr>
Czech Republic vs South Africa<\/td>5pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/td><\/tr>
Switzerland vs Bosnia-Herzegovina<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr>
Canada vs Qatar<\/td>11pm (UK time)<\/td>ITV <\/td>ITVX<\/td>BC Place, Vancouver<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Friday 19th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Mexico vs South Korea<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Estadio Akron, Zapopan<\/td><\/tr>
USA vs Australia<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lumen Field, Seattle<\/td><\/tr>
Scotland vs Morocco<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Saturday 20th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Brazil vs Haiti<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr>
Turkey vs Paraguay<\/td>5am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara<\/td><\/tr>
Netherlands vs Sweden<\/td>6pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>NRG Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
Germany vs Ivory Coast<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BMO Field, Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 21st June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Ecuador vs Curacao<\/td>1am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City<\/td><\/tr>
Tunisia vs Japan<\/td>5am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe<\/td><\/tr>
Spain vs Saudi Arabia<\/td>5pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/td><\/tr>
Belgium vs Iran<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr>
Uruguay vs Cape Verde<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Monday 22nd June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
New Zealand vs Egypt<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BC Place, Vancouver<\/td><\/tr>
Argentina vs Austria<\/td>6pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr>
France vs Iraq<\/td>10pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday 23rd June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Norway vs Senegal<\/td>1am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr>
Jordan vs Algeria<\/td>4am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara<\/td><\/tr>
Portugal vs Uzbekistan<\/td>6pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>NRG Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
England vs Ghana<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday 24th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Panama vs Croatia<\/td>12am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>BMO Field, Toronto<\/td><\/tr>
Colombia vs DR Congo<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Estadio Akron, Zapopan<\/td><\/tr>
Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Qatar<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Lumen Field, Seattle<\/td><\/tr>
Switzerland vs Canada<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BC Place, Vancouver<\/td><\/tr>
Morocco vs Haiti<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/td><\/tr>
Scotland vs Brazil<\/td>11pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Thursday 25th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Czech Republic vs Mexico<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Estadio Azteca, Mexico City<\/td><\/tr>
South Africa vs South Korea<\/td>2am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe<\/td><\/tr>
Curacao vs Ivory Coast<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr>
Ecuador vs Germany<\/td>9pm (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Friday 26th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Japan vs Sweden<\/td>12am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr>
Tunisia vs Netherlands<\/td>12am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City<\/td><\/tr>
Paraguay vs Australia<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara<\/td><\/tr>
Turkey vs USA<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>SoFi Stadium, Inglewood<\/td><\/tr>
Norway vs France<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Gillette Stadium, Foxborough<\/td><\/tr>
Senegal vs Iraq<\/td>8pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>BMO Field, Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Saturday 27th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia<\/td>1am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>NRG Stadium, Houston<\/td><\/tr>
Uruguay vs Spain<\/td>1am (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Estadio Akron, Zapopan<\/td><\/tr>
Egypt vs Iran<\/td>4am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Lumen Field, Seattle<\/td><\/tr>
New Zealand vs Belgium<\/td>4am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>BC Place, Vancouver<\/td><\/tr>
Croatia vs Ghana<\/td>10pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia<\/td><\/tr>
Panama vs England<\/td>10pm (UK)<\/td>ITV<\/td>ITVX<\/td>MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sunday 28th June<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Match<\/th>Kick-off time<\/th>Broadcaster<\/th>Streaming<\/th>Venue<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Colombia vs Portugal<\/td>12:30am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens<\/td><\/tr>
DR Congo vs Uzbekistan<\/td>12:30am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/td><\/tr>
Algeria vs Austria<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City<\/td><\/tr>
Jordan vs Argentina<\/td>3am (UK)<\/td>BBC<\/td>BBC iPlayer<\/td>AT&T Stadium, Arlington<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

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