Group A
Mexico route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 3South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 4Czechia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group A
World Cup live matches, groups and tables
Follow today's fixtures, group standings, UK kickoff times, and match research from one tournament hub.
Knockout bracket
Knockout route to the final
Follow confirmed knockout fixtures, live scores, and the route to the final. Unknown places stay marked as TBD until the feed confirms them.
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Official fixture feed
30 confirmed fixtures
Results update automaticallyTap confirmed matches for detailsDashed cards are TBD/projected
Round of 32
28 Jun-3 Jul
FT
South Africa0
Canada1
FT
Brazil2
Japan1
FT
Germany1
Paraguay1
FT
Netherlands1
Morocco1
FT
Côte d'Ivoire1
Norway2
FT
France3
Sweden0
FT
Mexico2
Ecuador0
FT
England2
Congo DR1
Round of 16
4-7 Jul
Quarter-finals
9-11 Jul
Semi-finals
14-15 Jul
Semi-finals
14-15 Jul
20:00
TBD
TBD
Quarter-finals
9-11 Jul
Round of 16
4-7 Jul
Confirmed fixtures and results come from the live feed. TBD/projected slots are replaced automatically when official knockout fixtures arrive.
Today's World Cup matchesMatch centre
World Cup games first
Live matches, next kickoffs, and recent results from the tournament window are surfaced here before the static tournament guide.
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Sat 11 Jul
Norway vs England
Miami Stadium · 22:00 UK
22:00
Open match research
Sun 12 Jul
Argentina vs Switzerland
Kansas City Stadium · 02:00 UK
02:00
Open match research
Tue 14 Jul
France vs Spain
Dallas Stadium · 20:00 UK
20:00
Open match research
Wed 15 Jul
Winner Quarter-final 3 vs Winner Quarter-final 4
Atlanta Stadium · 20:00 UK
20:00
Open match research
Tournament tracker
Qualified teams and route to the final
The hub now connects group positions, the best third-place race, and the knockout path through the final.
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Groups done
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Rounds left
A1
QualifiedMexico
Group A · 9 pts · GD +6
A2
QualifiedSouth Africa
Group A · 4 pts · GD -1
B1
QualifiedSwitzerland
Group B · 7 pts · GD +4
B2
QualifiedCanada
Group B · 4 pts · GD +5
C1
QualifiedBrazil
Group C · 7 pts · GD +6
C2
QualifiedMorocco
Group C · 7 pts · GD +3
D1
QualifiedUnited States
Group D · 6 pts · GD +4
D2
QualifiedAustralia
Group D · 4 pts · GD 0
E1
QualifiedGermany
Group E · 6 pts · GD +6
E2
QualifiedIvory Coast
Group E · 6 pts · GD +2
F1
QualifiedNetherlands
Group F · 7 pts · GD +6
F2
QualifiedJapan
Group F · 5 pts · GD +4
G1
QualifiedBelgium
Group G · 5 pts · GD +4
G2
QualifiedEgypt
Group G · 5 pts · GD +2
H1
QualifiedSpain
Group H · 7 pts · GD +5
H2
QualifiedCape Verde
Group H · 3 pts · GD 0
I1
QualifiedFrance
Group I · 9 pts · GD +8
I2
QualifiedNorway
Group I · 6 pts · GD +1
J1
QualifiedArgentina
Group J · 9 pts · GD +7
J2
QualifiedAustria
Group J · 4 pts · GD 0
K1
QualifiedColombia
Group K · 7 pts · GD +3
K2
QualifiedPortugal
Group K · 5 pts · GD +5
L1
QualifiedEngland
Group L · 7 pts · GD +4
L2
QualifiedCroatia
Group L · 6 pts · GD 0
K3
Best thirdDR Congo
Group K · 4 pts · GD +1
F3
Best thirdSweden
Group F · 4 pts · GD 0
E3
Best thirdEcuador
Group E · 4 pts · GD 0
L3
Best thirdGhana
Group L · 4 pts · GD 0
B3
Best thirdBosnia and Herzegovina
Group B · 4 pts · GD -1
J3
Best thirdAlgeria
Group J · 4 pts · GD -2
D3
Best thirdParaguay
Group D · 4 pts · GD -2
I3
Best thirdSenegal
Group I · 3 pts · GD +2
Live group tables
World Cup groups A-L
Open a group or team page to check qualification pressure before a match. Tables update from live and finished World Cup results as the tournament moves.
32 teams reach knockouts
Full groups pageGroup B
Canada route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| 2Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| 3Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 4Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group BGroup C
East Coast route
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group CGroup D
USA route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 2Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4Turkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group DGroup E
Central and East route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 6 |
| 2Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| 3Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group EGroup F
Central route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| 2Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 3Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 4Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group FGroup G
Pacific route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 5 |
| 2Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| 3Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 4New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group GGroup H
South and Mexico route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 3Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 4Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group HGroup I
Northeast route
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group IGroup J
Central route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
| 2Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group JGroup K
Americas route
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 2Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +5 | 5 |
| 3DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| 4Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group KGroup L
Atlantic route
Top two qualify automatically. Third place can still matter for the Round of 32.
Open Group L111 June 2026
Opening match
The tournament begins in Mexico City with Mexico vs South Africa.
211-27 June 2026
Group stage
Twelve groups of four create 72 group-stage matches.
328 June-3 July 2026
Round of 32
Top two in each group plus the eight best third-place teams advance.
419 July 2026
Final
The champion is decided at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey.
Host City Map
The tournament runs across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Use this section for host-city context, kickoff checks, and venue notes when they are supported by match data.
Research note
When match odds open, compare current price, confirmed lineups, group-table state, and live match data before trusting headline ranking gaps.
Canada
TorontoVancouver
Mexico
GuadalajaraMexico CityMonterrey
United States
AtlantaBostonDallasHoustonKansas CityLos AngelesMiamiNew York / New JerseyPhiladelphiaSan Francisco Bay AreaSeattle
What To Watch
Follow the tournament hub for groups, fixtures, daily tips, host-city context, and match previews as new research goes live.
Lineups before reputation
Starting elevens can change a market quickly. Confirm team sheets before treating any price as value.
Match state matters
Live score, cards, substitutions, and group-table position can change the value of a pre-match angle.
Group table pressure changes bets
The third-place qualification route means some late group matches reward goal difference, not just the win market.
Avoid forced bets
If data is thin or odds have already moved, the best note is sometimes no bet or wait for team news.
World Cup Research Tools
Open the daily schedule, groups, UK-time guide, and betting notes before each match so team news, group context, live data, and market movement are checked in one flow.
World Cup Today
Daily schedule, live links, and the match research checklist for the current tournament day.
World Cup Groups
All groups A-L with route context and the qualification format in one indexable page.
World Cup Tips
Tournament-specific betting notes: group table state, confirmed lineups, current prices, and risk checks.
World Cup UK Times
A UK-time schedule guide that connects fixtures, daily match pages, and betting research notes.
Daily previews
Match-by-match previews should connect form, group-table state, TV/live data, and the current betting angle.
Betting research
Tips should focus on price, lineup confirmation, and tournament-specific risk rather than hype.
World Cup 2026 FAQ
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts on 11 June 2026 and runs until the final on 19 July 2026.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 tournament has 48 teams, arranged into 12 groups of four before a 32-team knockout stage.
Why does the World Cup matter for betting previews?
Tournament football changes the normal rhythm: group-table pressure, confirmed lineups, live score state, and third-place qualification can all affect match value.
Will LiveFootballNow publish World Cup match previews?
Yes. The World Cup hub will connect groups, host-city context, daily previews, tips, and news as fixtures approach.
Sources and update note
Tournament facts are based on FIFA tournament material and the confirmed group listings available on 27 May 2026. Match-specific previews will be added as squads, injuries, lineups, and odds become available.