Complete schedule for the 2026 World Cup Group Phase and Group Division
The 2026 World Cup has finally started after a long wait. This 23rd edition of the tournament is the largest in history, involving 48 countries and a total of 104 matches held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Mexico had the honor of playing the opening match against South Africa. Meanwhile, Argentina came to North America with the status of defending champion after lifting the trophy at the 2022 edition in Qatar.
The new format makes this competition different from previous editions. After the group phase ends, participants who qualify will immediately enter the round of 32 before continuing to the last 16, quarter-finals, semifinals, third place match and final.
2026 World Cup Group Division
Group A
- Mexico
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Czech Republic
Group B
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- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Qatar
- Switzerland
Group C
- Brazil
- Morocco
- Haiti
- Scotland
Group D
- United States of America
- Paraguay
- Australia
- Türkiye
Group E
- German
- Curaçao
- Ivory Coast
- Ecuador
Group F
- Dutch
- Japan
- Sweden
- Tunis
Group G
- Belgium
- Egypt
- Iran
- New Zealand
Group H
- Spanish
- Cape Verde
- Saudi Arabia
- Uruguay
Group I
- French
- Senegal
- Iraq
- Norway
Group J
- Argentina
- Algeria
- Austria
- Jordan
Group K
- Portugal
- DR Congo
- Uzbekistan
- Colombia
Group L
- English
- Croatia
- Ghana
- Panama
2026 World Cup format
- Group Phase: 12-28 June 2026 WIB
- Round of 32: 29 June-4 July 2026 WIB
- Round of 16: 5-8 July 2026 WIB
- Quarter Finals: 10-12 July 2026 WIB
- Semifinals: 15-16 July 2026 WIB
- Battle for Third Place: July 19 2026 WIB
- Final: 20 July 2026 WIB
2026 World Cup Group Phase Schedule
The new format of 48 teams makes the 2026 World Cup feel much more open than previous editions. Leading countries such as Argentina, Brazil, France, England, Spain, Germany and Portugal remain favorites, but the addition of participants and the presence of the round of 32 opens up opportunities for bigger surprises.
The group phase also presented a number of interesting duels from the first week. Brazil against Morocco, France against Senegal, and England against Croatia have the potential to directly influence the competition map heading into the knockout phase.
With a total of 104 matches, the 2026 World Cup has the potential to be the longest and most competitive edition in the history of the tournament.
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