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2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule: Portugal Draws, England Triumphs in Early Matches

2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off Across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is now underway, marking the largest tournament in history with 48 teams divided into 12 groups competing for the prestigious trophy. Matches are taking place across eleven U.S. cities, three in Mexico, and two in Canada throughout the month-long event.

Recent Match Highlights

On Wednesday, June 17, Portugal and DR Congo ended their match in a 1-1 draw at Houston's NRG Stadium. Meanwhile, England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia at Arlington's AT&T Stadium. Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto’s BMO Field. Later that night, Uzbekistan faced Colombia in Mexico City.

Upcoming Matches (All times Eastern)

  • June 18: Czechia vs. South Africa (Atlanta), Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina (Inglewood), Canada vs. Qatar (Vancouver), Mexico vs. South Korea (Zapopan)
  • June 19: USA vs. Australia (Seattle), Scotland vs. Morocco (Foxborough), Brazil vs. Haiti (Philadelphia)
  • June 20: Türkiye vs. Paraguay (Santa Clara), Netherlands vs. Sweden (Houston), Germany vs. Ivory Coast (Toronto), Ecuador vs. Curaçao (Kansas City)
  • June 21: Tunisia vs. Japan (Monterrey), Spain vs. Saudi Arabia (Atlanta), Belgium vs. Iran (Inglewood), Uruguay vs. Cape Verde (Miami Gardens), New Zealand vs. Egypt (Vancouver)

Group Stage Results So Far

  • Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in Mexico City on June 11
  • South Korea overcame Czechia 2-1 in Zapopan the same day
  • Canada drew 1-1 with Bosnia & Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12
  • USA beat Paraguay 4-1 in Inglewood also on June 12
  • Qatar and Switzerland played to a 1-1 draw in Santa Clara on June 13
  • Brazil and Morocco tied 1-1 in East Rutherford the same day
  • Scotland and Haiti drew 1-1 in Foxborough on June 13
  • Australia won 2-0 against Türkiye in Vancouver on June 14
  • Germany dominated Curaçao 7-1 in Houston on June 14
  • Netherlands and Japan tied 2-2 in Arlington on June 14
  • Ivory Coast defeated Ecuador 1-0 in Philadelphia on June 14
  • Sweden crushed Tunisia 5-1 in Monterrey on June 14
  • Spain and Cape Verde ended 0-0 in Atlanta on June 15
  • Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in Seattle on June 15
  • Saudi Arabia and Uruguay tied 1-1 in Miami Gardens on June 15
  • Iran and New Zealand finished 2-2 in Inglewood on June 15
  • France beat Senegal 3-1 in East Rutherford on June 16
  • Norway triumphed 4-1 over Iraq in Foxborough on June 16
  • Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in Kansas City on June 16
  • Austria bested Jordan 3-1 in Santa Clara on June 16

Knockout Stage Schedule

The Round of 32 begins Sunday, June 28, with matches continuing through early July. Venues like SoFi Stadium, NRG Stadium, Gillette Stadium, Estadio BBVA, MetLife Stadium, and others will host elimination games leading up to the final. The championship match is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

We think this tournament will keep fans glued to their seats as teams from all over the world battle it out across North America. The variety of host cities and packed schedule ensure nonstop soccer action every day.

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