The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off on June 11 in a groundbreaking edition, the first expanded to 48 teams and co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Spanning 16 cities across three nations, this tournament promises record attendance, dazzling venues, and high-stakes drama from the group stage onward.
For the first time, teams from all seven continents participate in the global footballing extravaganza. Defending Champions Argentina aim to defend their title, while there are many other contenders who will be aiming to taste the crown.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
The World Cup 2026 is co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 cities, features a record 104 matches, Mexico and Canada will each host 13, while the USA stages 78, including the knockout rounds and July 19 final at New Jersey Stadium.
FIFA World Cup 2026: What happened UEFA Qualifiers Finals?
In the playoffs finals, there were four pathways for the European teams. Eight teams took part in the final and four winners qualified for the World Cup.
Path A Final: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Italy (Zenica) – Winner joins Group B (Canada, Qatar, Switzerland).
Path B Final: Sweden vs Poland (Solna) – Winner joins Group F (Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia).
Path C Final: Kosovo vs Türkiye (Pristina) – Winner joins Group D (United States, Paraguay, Australia).
Path D Final: Czechia vs Denmark (Prague) – Winner joins Group A (Mexico, South Africa, South Korea).
Finals Results
The Path A final between Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy has gone to Extra Time after 1-1 in 90 minutes.
Turkiye won the Path C Final over Kosovo 1-0 as Kerem Akturkoglu scored the solitary goal of the match.
Sweden won the Path B final over Poland 3-2 as Viktor Gyokeres scored an 88th-minute winner in the thrilling encounter.
The Path D final betwee Czechia and Denmark has gone to Extra Time after 1-1 in the regular 90 minutes.
**The Results will be updated as the matches conclude
FIFA World Cup 2026 Intercontinental Playoffs
Six nations battled in a compact single-elimination tournament hosted entirely in Mexico for the final two spots at the 48-team World Cup. After semi-finals on March 26, Jamaica defeated New Caledonia 1-0 while Bolivia edged Suriname 2-1.
The decisive finals are to be played as DR Congo faced Jamaica at Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, while Iraq took on Bolivia at Estadio BBVA in Monterrey.
The two winners earned places in the group stage – Jamaica or DR Congo joining Group K with Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia and the other Group I with France, Senegal, Norway.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Full List of Groups and Qualified Countries
Group A: Mexico (hosts), South Africa, South Korea, UEFA Playoff D winner
Group B: Canada (hosts), UEFA Playoff A winner, Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States (hosts), Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye
Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Intercontinental Playoff 2 winner, Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Intercontinental Playoff 1 winner, Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
**The List is updated after UEFA Finals. DR Congo or Jamaica will join Group K, Iraq or Bolivia will join Group I. Two UEFA Playoff Finals continue.
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