2026 FIFA World Cup match schedule: Fixtures, results, features

Check out all the fixtures, features and results for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

World Cup Daily live: Argentina fans take Atlanta; Spain celebrates reaching final Marcotti: France move from Deschamps to Zidane wondering what could have been Tighe: World Cup Stock Watch: Who has impressed? Who has struggled? Who should be the USMNT's next coach? Here are 11 replacements for Pochettino

World Cup Daily live: Haaland latest star to inspire baby name boom The USMNT's struggles at the World Cup can't be fixed by overhauling youth development Why England vs. Argentina is World Cup's best, angriest, most chaotic rivalry How Argentina coach Scaloni unlocked Messi's goal-scoring prowess at the World Cup Spain's win vs. France just ended an incredible, 44-year World Cup final streak France-Spain player ratings: Porro, Rodri earn high marks; Mbappé fails to make impact World Cup favorites France unravel as Spain book spot in final with ease How Harry Kane became one of England's great captains Toe Poke: Messi's first match vs. England: Here's his record vs. world's top teams

Saturday, July 18: France vs. England/Argentina (Miami Gardens), 5 p.m. ET

Sunday, July 19: Spain vs. England/Argentina (East Rutherford), 3 p.m. ET

World Cup Daily live: Happy Birthday to Lamine Yamal and the World Cup itself Hate extra time and penalties? Here's how one man is on a mission to replace them Turning the page: 30 players who could represent the USMNT at the 2030 World Cup Hunter: Inside Spain's World Cup camp: Can good vibes could carry them to title? Strauss: Why World Cup hydration breaks have media 'salivating' Connelly: France counterattack, Argentina set pieces: How the semifinalists score goals

World Cup Daily Live: Spidercam debate rumbles on as semifinalists confirmed World Cup semifinals: What you need to know, predictions, odds Mohamed: Breakout stars of the World Cup: Diomande, Freeman, Manzambi Tighe: What it's like to transfer clubs during a World Cup Ogden: Norway and Haaland are rowing home, but this World Cup cemented them as superstars

World Cup daily: Free England-Norway ticket for Erling Haaland look-alike World Cup live updates: Norway take on England in quarterfinal clash Bellingham's big night eclipses anonymous Haaland as England reach semis Magic from Álvarez, not Messi, sees Argentina through to World Cup semis World Cup VAR review: Embolo tears -- did the striker deserve to see red? Olley: England's grit to overcome adversity has them believing again

World Cup Daily live: Remix of teen Haaland's rap song hits No. 1; Spain to face Belgium Forget Messi and co, this is Haaland's World Cup Instead of its biggest World Cup star, Pulisic was U.S.'s biggest mystery Pickford is about to break an England World Cup record. Why doesn't he get more love? A tale of two No. 10s: England's Bellingham, Norway's Ødegaard thriving at World Cup Álvarez's return could be Argentina's antidote to their Messi dependency World Cup updates: Spain take on Belgium in second quarterfinal Merino sends Spain to the semis, but La Roja need more from wasteful attack

World Cup Daily live: Mexico star Mora's high school graduation, France-Morocco kicks off quarterfinals World Cup live updates: France vs. Morocco Grading the USMNT's World Cup: Did Pochettino, Pulisic & Co. live up to expectations? Mbappé, France dispatch Morocco with latest lethal display to reach World Cup semis

World Cup Daily live: Messi fans troll Speed after Ronaldo exit; Argentina, Colombia in action USMNT will look back at 2026 World Cup as a missed opportunity So, Ronaldo's World Cup era is over. Where did each tournament go wrong, and why? Mexico's World Cup reunited team and country, created a blueprint for 2030 Argentina, Messi complete epic comeback vs. Egypt, with VAR drama, to reach World Cup quarterfinals Inside the 'goalkeepers' union,' where mutual support is mandatory ... until it isn't Where would Argentina be if not for Messi? On a flight home from this World Cup Switzerland will look to continue UEFA's party at the World Cup Neymar's international retirement is the end of an era for Brazil

World Cup Daily live: Spain knock out Portugal; Kane loses voice Carlisle: Belgium handed the United States a FIFA World Cup reality check USMNT player ratings: Pulisic & Co. struggle in World Cup exit Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with a whimper as Spain's subs win it late Marcotti: What's next for Brazil after another painful World Cup exit? Bellingham, Yamal, Messi unveil World Cup final match ball

World Cup Daily recap: Norway, Haaland beat Brazil Haaland strikes down Brazil as Norway reach World Cup quarterfinals Ogden: Nobody benefits from FIFA letting Balogun off the hook England end Mexico's World Cup with best win on foreign soil in their history World Cup VAR review: Kane's penalty -- did the ref get it right? Borden: Where does this USMNT rank among great World Cup hairstyles?

World Cup Daily live: Cape Verde overshadow Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding Dawson: Cape Verde's incredible run captured hearts and earned them respect Toe Poke: USMNT coach Pochettino latest World Cup star to throw first pitch Vickery: Can Brazil stop Norway sensation Erling Haaland? Hamilton: Why Ancelotti is key to Brazil winning sixth World Cup title World Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1? Kirkland: Thanks to Ounahi magic, Morocco sweep past Canada and into quarterfinals Dawson, Marcotti, Laurens: France pass toughest test yet in beating feisty Paraguay

Vickery: Paraguay have already won, regardless of what happens against France Various: Have Brazil lost aura that made them defining World Cup team? World Cup Daily live: Travel chaos sees Speed miss Ronaldo game; Messi in action Carlisle: How will the USMNT cope without suspended star striker Folarin Balogun? Ogden: Can England handle Mexico's altitude? Why caffeine and beetroot juice might be the solution Lindop: World Cup history for Salah's Egypt with penalty shootout triumph vs. Australia Lynch: Penalty heartbreak for Australia vs. Egypt as World Cup knockout win still eludes Socceroos Dawson/Becherano: How Messi, Argentina saved themselves from humiliation of biggest upset in World Cup history

Borden: USMNT shows it can play ugly, which is exactly what it needs to succeed Lindop: Portugal ready to honor 'extra man' Diogo Jota as anniversary of his death nears Hooks: How Messi and Argentina's World Cup meals are helping Kansas City families Kirkland: Spain finally have World Cup mojo back with first knockout win since 2010 final Davies: Messi, Balogun and why two tackles have sparked World Cup outrage Connelly: Portugal snatch victory without Ronaldo, but can it continue? Vickery: How a bad loss to France helped reshape Colombia's World Cup campaign

Carlisle: USMNT's multifaceted win bodes well for World Cup hopes VAR review: Misapplied protocols leave Balogun wrongly red-carded USMNT player ratings: Tillman shines as U.S. books berth in round of 16 Lynch: History-making moment awaits Socceroos or Pharaohs Dawson: What it feels like to pull off a World Cup upset Kirkland: Are European champions Spain still among World Cup favorites? Borden: Riding high at World Cup, the time is now for the USMNT USMNT opposition scouting: Bosnia and Herzegovina Olley, Hamilton: Kane delivers for England at vital moment

World Cup Daily: Mexico, Norway, France all ease into R16 Hernandez: Mexico send a World Cup message from 'Fortress Azteca' France have Mbappé but are much more, and that makes them unbeatable Ogden: Haaland shows why he's the key to Norway's World Cup dreams Beats, laughs and banter: Inside Socceroos camp as they prepare for Egypt Carlisle: Tillman is having a great World Cup, but he'd never tell you himself How Mexico's World Cup run brought a small Oregon town to life

World Cup Daily: Germany, Netherlands pay the penalty of KO soccer - Dawson: It's official, Germany are no longer a soccer superpower From Messi to Haaland, which World Cup frontrunner needs their superstar more? Don't be fooled into thinking Haaland, Norway 'don't care' at this World Cup Why outsiders believe the USMNT can make a deep World Cup run Jiménez is lucky to be alive, never mind living his World Cup dream with Mexico

World Cup Daily: Canada beat South Africa; Haaland in NYC; Iran despair Tan: Japan are more than ready for their World Cup rematch with Brazil Tighe: Reranking Europe's top clubs by player performance at World Cup Becherano: Argentina show they can win without Messi Som: Overreacting to World Cup bracket: How far will USMNT go? Carlisle: USMNT squad is full of leaders, and not just captain Ream World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after group stage: France still No. 1?

World Cup Daily: Ronaldo's new golden boots, Argentina rest Messi as final groups decided Vickery: Ancelotti says Brazil are finally on right track. Is it enough to win a World Cup? Borden: How World Cup fans vindicated U.S. star McKennie's love of ranch dressing Marcotti: Iran face wait over World Cup future, as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt Connelly: Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every soccer fan to enjoy Olley, Hamilton: Still uninspiring, but England avoid nightmare World Cup knockout scenario O'Halloran: Why Portugal draw might have cost World Cup one last Messi-Ronaldo showdown Ogden: Could an overworked Ronaldo hurt Portugal's World Cup chances?

World Cup Daily LIVE: Yamal gets WWE belt, Mbappé vs. Haaland in Group I The Dream Factory: Inside the 'cruel' system behind Argentina's soccer empire Borden: Pulisic looks ready to make his mark right when they need him O'Hanlon: Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup Chambers: What's it like to face a young phenom like Messi, Bellingham? Wingate: Why Algeria vs. Austria is the 2026 World Cup's biggest grudge match Lynch: Job done! Socceroos ease into knockouts in strangely stress-free fashion Ballon d'Dembélé! Hat-trick vs. Norway shows France's scary strength at World Cup Connelly: Cape Verde's World Cup success isn't just for them, it's for every fan to enjoy Lindop: Three games in, Belgium have finally kick-started their World Cup Marcotti: Iran face wait over World Cup future, as fate intervenes again vs. Egypt

The story of Christian Pulisic, U.S. stars, a trip for pizza and a golf cart What Türkiye match will reveal about USMNT's knockout-round hopes World Cup Daily: Emotional Neymar inspired by Lewis Hamilton on Brazil return; USMNT in action Tartan Army's Time Out: How Scotland got stuck in third-place limbo World Cup live updates: USMNT looking to go unbeaten in group stage vs Türkiye Backs against the wall, Ecuador conjure World Cup magic in upset of Germany If Japan are dreaming of winning the World Cup, Brazil will be the greatest test

World Cup Daily: Messi turns 39 with midnight workout, as final groups decided The World Cup's biggest winners and losers: From the USMNT and Yamal, to Messi and Ronaldo Crying long before the anthems': A week in the life of a 2026 World Cup player Lionel Messi gets new 85-foot statue in Argentina, even taller than torn-down India sculpture World Cup history or World Cup limbo? Scotland and Steve Clarke face defining night against Brazil Messi? Ronaldo? Maradona? Let's name the world's best male soccer players over the past 47 years World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after two games: Who is No. 1 as U.S., England dip? USMNT's Balogun has the World Cup, Europe's biggest clubs taking notice Canada remain a work in progress as the World Cup knockout rounds loom It's time for Morocco to show the World Cup how good they are

Carlisle: USMNT's World Cup success brings dilemma: Rotate squad, or try to keep momentum? Borden: World Cup 'smart ball' is a game-changer. Just don't forget to charge it Dawson: Four years later, same debate for Portugal: Why is Ronaldo still starting? Marsden: Watching Spain's Lamine Yamal score his first World Cup goal in his hometown Becherano: Messi shows why he's the GOAT with record-breaking goals Connelly: From U.S. to Spain, why every round-of-32 team will, won't win FIFA World Cup

Messi, Haaland, Mbappe, Kane: Who will be the World Cup's top scorer? Borden: Every team does it': How World Cup sides thwart opponents' spy efforts Carlisle: How Alex Freeman's Pro Bowl dad helped him live his World Cup dream Dawson: How European teams are trying to beat the World Cup heat Kirkland: Spain have Lamine Yamal back and finally resemble World Cup contenders Ogden: Salah stepped up, but World Cup 2026 is no country for old men

How close is this? Japan denied a goal by millimeters, but remember 2022? Laurens: In World Cup of 'super subs,' Germany's Undav stands supreme Reaching the century mark: Breaking down 2026 World Cup's first 100 goals Olley: Gakpo, Brobbey answer Dutch call for World Cup excellence Borden: If there was a time to dream big about the USMNT at the World Cup, it's now Marcotti: Are Brazil back in business after World Cup win vs. Haiti? Not quite Vickery: Did Bielsa's Uruguay stop their World Cup from unraveling? Ogden: Dargahi's path to Iran is another example of how diaspora fuels the World Cup

World Cup 2026 Power Rankings after one game: USA crack top 10 Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Australia's threat World Cup's best viral moments: Mexico, Scotland ducks Where's Infantino been? FIFA president has already clocked 13,000 miles for World Cup World Cup's best viral moments: Mexico, Scotland ducks Clark: USMNT player ratings: Freeman a surprise hero with 7/10 performance Tan: Why Keito Nakamura could be Japan's ace in the pack in more ways than one Carlisle: Pulisic sits, but U.S. finds a way reach World Cup KO rounds Hamilton: Scotland's World Cup dreams on the ropes as Morocco prove they're real deal VAR review: Why Freeman's USMNT goal wasn't offside

World Cup Daily: Congo DR fans hit Ronaldo with the 'SIUUU' World Cup overreactions: Takeaways now that all 48 teams have played a game Tighe: Ranking Europe's top clubs by player performance at World Cup Hamilton: Full hearts, empty kegs, can't lose: Scotland's Tartan Army take over Toe Poke: World Cup warmup kits -- the good, bad and ugly The lifelong education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Harvard grad) Matt Freese Is Spain winger Víctor Muñoz going to be Salah's replacement at Liverpool? Lindop: Co-hosts' historic win over Qatar could be a watershed moment Mexico rejoice after second World Cup win in 2026. Now the real work begins

World Cup Daily: NFL star Winston dresses goat as Messi in tribute to GOAT Connelly: Portugal have a Ronaldo problem (again) after draw with Congo DR Becherano: Messi rolls back the clock for Argentina to start 'Last Dance' in style Borden: What if Reyna's World Cup wonder goal is only the beginning? Hernandez: Gutiérrez is the American leading Mexico at this World Cup

The World Cup draw on Dec. 5 separated 48 teams into 12 groups of four teams each. Each team will play three games in the group stage, one against every team in its group.

The top two teams in each group advance to the knockout stage, as in previous years. But the expansion of the tournament from 32 teams will create an additional round of knockout matches. Instead of 16 teams advancing to the first knockout round, as has been the case since 1998, there will be 32 making it out of the group stage.

That means not only will all 12 group winners and 12 second-place teams advance, but also the eight best third-place teams. The specific matchups for the round of 32 will depend on which groups the eight third-place teams emerge from.

The knockout stage consists of a series of winner-take-all matches, all the way through to the final. If a match is tied after full time, 30 minutes of added extra time are played as two 15-minute halves, with a penalty shootout as the ultimate decider.