FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule & Latest Table Points

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule: The 2026 FIFA World Cup is rewriting the tournament’s DNA. Co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, this edition has expanded to a monumental 48 teams competing in 104 matches, a first in the competition’s history . The group stage has evolved into a thrilling gauntlet of 12 groups, with the top two from each advancing alongside the eight best third-placed teams to the Round of 32, setting the stage for unprecedented drama .

The Road to Glory: Key Match Schedule

From the opening whistle on June 11 to the grand finale on July 19, the schedule is packed with high-stakes action. The knockout stage began immediately after the group phase concluded, with the final set to be played at the iconic New York New Jersey Stadium .

Knockout Stage Highlights:

• Round of 32: The race for the Round of 16 is already complete. A few of the fixtures that saw teams advance include France’s decisive win over Sweden, Mexico’s victory against Ecuador, and dramatic results like Paraguay’s penalty shootout win over Germany .
• Round of 16: This phase featured intense matchups. The United States triumphed over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium overcame Senegal in extra time, and Norway announced themselves on the world stage with a stunning upset of Brazil .
• Quarter-finals: The path to the final is now set with eight teams remaining. The confirmed quarter-final fixtures are :
  • France vs. Morocco
  • Spain vs. Belgium
  • Norway vs. England
  • Argentina vs. Switzerland

The Battle for Supremacy: Group Stage Final Points Table

The group stage was a testament to the expanded format’s intensity, with some traditional powerhouses dominating and others barely scraping through. Here is a snapshot of how each group concluded.

1: Group A

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Mexico (Q)	9	3	3	0	0	+6
2	South Africa (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	-1
3	South Korea	3	3	1	0	2	-1
4	Czechia	1	3	0	1	2	-4

2: Group B

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Switzerland (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+4
2	Canada (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	+5
3	Bosnia & Herz. (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	-1
4	Qatar	1	3	0	1	2	-8

3: Group C

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Brazil (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+6
2	Morocco (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+3
3	Scotland	3	3	1	0	2	-3
4	Haiti	0	3	0	0	3	-6

4: Group D

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	United States (Q)	6	3	2	0	1	+4
2	Australia (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	0
3	Paraguay (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	-2
4	Turkiye	3	3	1	0	2	-2

5: Group E

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Germany (Q)	6	3	2	0	1	+6
2	Ivory Coast (Q)	6	3	2	0	1	+2
3	Ecuador (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	0
4	Curacao	1	3	0	1	2	-8

6: Group F

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Netherlands (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+6
2	Japan (Q)	5	3	1	2	0	+4
3	Sweden (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	0
4	Tunisia	0	3	0	0	3	-10

7: Group G

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Belgium (Q)	5	3	1	2	0	+4
2	Egypt (Q)	5	3	1	2	0	+2
3	Iran	3	3	0	3	0	0
4	New Zealand	1	3	0	1	2	-6

8: Group H

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Spain (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+5
2	Cape Verde (Q)	3	3	0	3	0	0
3	Uruguay	2	3	0	2	1	-1
4	Saudi Arabia	2	3	0	2	1	-4

9: Group I

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	France (Q)	9	3	3	0	0	+8
2	Norway (Q)	6	3	2	0	1	+1
3	Senegal	3	3	1	0	2	+2
4	Iraq	0	3	0	0	3	-11

10: Group J

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Argentina (Q)	9	3	3	0	0	+7
2	Austria (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	0
3	Algeria	4	3	1	1	1	-2
4	Jordan	0	3	0	0	3	-5

11: Group K

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	Colombia (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+3
2	Portugal (Q)	5	3	1	2	0	+5
3	Congo DR (Q)	4	3	1	1	1	+1
4	Uzbekistan	0	3	0	0	3	-9

12: Group L

Pos	Team	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GD
1	England (Q)	7	3	2	1	0	+4
2	Croatia (Q)	6	3	2	0	1	0
3	Ghana	4	3	1	1	1	0
4	Panama	0	3	0	0	3	-3

Short Summary: FIFA World Cup 2026

Tournament Format: 

This is the first World Cup featuring 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed teams, advanced to a Round of 32 knockout stage.

Key Schedule: 

The tournament kicked off on June 11, with group play wrapping up in late June. The knockout rounds began immediately after, with the Round of 16 now complete and the Quarter-finals set to take place next. The grand Final is scheduled for July 19 at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

Latest Match Points (Group Stage Final): 

The group stage is finished. Powerhouses like Argentina, France, Mexico, and Brazil topped their groups with perfect 9-point records. Other giants like England, Spain, Netherlands, and Germany also finished first in their groups. Notable surprises included Norway advancing ahead of Senegal, and Cape Verde sneaking through as runners-up. The eight quarter-finalists are now confirmed: France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina, and Switzerland.

Current Phase: 

We are now in the Quarter-final stage, with the remaining eight teams fighting for a spot in the semi-finals and ultimately the July 19 final.