England and Scotland now know their full match schedules at the 2026 World Cup after yesterday’s long, chaotic and shameful draw ceremony in Washington DC.
England already knew they would meet Croatia in their opening game of the World Cup – and will also play Panama and Ghana in Group L – while Scotland will have a glamour game with Brazil in their opener before also taking on Haiti and 2022 semi-finalist Morocco in Group C.
Now the exact time and venue of every match has been revealed, England know they face trips to Dallas, Boston and New York, with each match kicking off at either 9pm or 10pm UK, while Scotland will be in Boston and Miami but their first game against Haiti is a 2am UK time kick-off, before 11pm starts for their other two games.
Friday’s drawn-out ceremony featured speeches by Fifa president Gianni Infantino, the award of a controversial Peace Prize to US president Donald Trump, a performance by Robbie Williams and a complex and at times chaotic draw helmed by Rio Ferdinand, who seemed determined to land as many bad jokes as possible.
England are among the favourites to lift the trophy in New Jersey on 19 July, as Thomas Tuchel aims to do what Gareth Southgate couldn’t quite manage and claim glory in a major final. But there will be plenty of contenders next summer such as Spain, France, Germany, Brazil and reigning champions Argentina. Scotland, meanwhile, will be aiming to make a big impact at a first World Cup for 28 years.
Follow reaction to the 2026 World Cup draw and the full match schedule reveal below:
World Cup 2026 match schedule reveal - live updates
- England to play group games with 9pm or 10pm kick-offs UK time in Dallas, Boston and New York
- Scotland's first World Cup game for 28 years will kick off at 2am UK time against Haiti
- The semi-finals and final will all kick off at 3pm local time, which is 8pm UK time
- World Cup 2026 full schedule
- Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup draw
Full 2026 World Cup schedule
18:03 , Luke BakerWant to examine the schedule in full now we know all the information?
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World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule, match dates and venues
Fifa's World Cup schedule
18:16 , Luke BakerFifa have also produced a handy graphic detailing the games by city and day. A decent visualisation of the football feast to come.
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England’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Confirmed dates, start times and venues
17:51 , Luke BakerAnd here’s all the details about England’s fixtures now the kick-off times and locations have been confirmed
England’s World Cup fixtures: Confirmed dates, kick-off and venues
Semi-final and final times revealed
17:46 , Luke BakerThe semi-finals and final will all kick off at 3pm local time, which is 8pm UK time. Much better for all involved
England match schedule revealed
17:44 , Luke BakerAnd here it is. Friendlier kick-off times for England - all 9pm or 10pm UK time.
And it will be Dallas, Boston and New York as the locations
All times BST
17 June, 9pm: England v Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June, 9pm: England v Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June, 10pm: England v Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford
England schedule imminent
17:41 , Luke BakerWe’ll be finding out England’s venues and kick-off times very shorty. Hold hard.
Scotland’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Confirmed dates, start times and venues
17:41 , Luke BakerAnd here’s all the details about Scotland’s fixture schedule
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Scotland’s World Cup fixtures: Confirmed dates, kick-off and venues
Scotland match schedule
17:36 , Luke BakerSo it’s trips to Boston and Miami for Scotland’s fans. And if you’re watching back in the UK, get the coffee (or something stronger...) out.
A 2am start against Haiti on Sunday June 14 (Saturday into Sunday), then 11pm kick-offs against Morocco on Friday June 19 and Wednesday June 24.
All times BST
June 13, 2am (June 14): Haiti v Scotland (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
June 19, 11pm: Scotland v Morocco (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
June 24, 11pm: Scotland v Brazil (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)
Scotland schedule reveal
17:32 , Luke BakerHere we go, this is Scotland’s venues and kick-off times. Their first World Cup game for 28 years will be at 2am UK time!
Group C
All times BST
June 13, 11pm: Brazil v Morocco (MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford)
June 13, 2am (June 14): Haiti v Scotland (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
June 19, 11pm: Scotland v Morocco (Gillette Stadium, Foxborough)
June 19, 2am (June 20): Brazil v Haiti (Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia)
June 24, 11pm: Scotland v Brazil (Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens)
June 24, 11pm: Morocco v Haiti (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
Group A schedule reveal
17:24 , Luke BakerAnd here’s Group A, which includes co-hosts Mexico. We knew the venues already but now we know times.
In this group, Uefa Playoff D will be either Denmark, Czech Republic, Republic of Ireland or North Macedonia.
All times GMT
Group A
June 11, 8pm: Mexico v South Africa (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
June 11, 3am GMT (June 12): South Korea v Uefa Playoff D (Estadio Akron, Zapopan)
June 18, 5pm: Uefa Playoff D v South Africa (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
June 18, 2am (June 19): Mexico v South Korea (Estadio Akron, Zapopan)
June 24, 2am (June 25): Uefa Playoff D v Mexico (Estadio Azteca, Mexico City)
June 24, 2am (June 25): South Africa v South Korea (Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe)
Match schedule reveal begins
17:22 , Luke BakerOk, here we go. Formalities out of the way and we’re told that each group’s schedule will be revealed in order, starting with Group A
Where will England and Scotland play?
17:13 , Luke BakerAs a quick reminder, we already know which two stadiums/cities are possibilities for England and Scotland for each match.
Soon(ish), we’ll find out which one they’re headed to. Here’s a reminder of the options
England’s World Cup fixtures
17 June: England v Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto or AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June: England v Ghana | BMO Field, Toronto or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June: England v Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford or Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Scotland’s World Cup fixtures
13 June: Scotland vs Haiti | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough or MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
18 June: Scotland vs Morocco | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
24 June: Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Match schedule reveal
17:10 , Luke BakerIt feels slightly unnecessary and bizarre to have a match schedule reveal show but here we are.
We’re underway and (hopefully) soon we’ll find out the time and venue of every group stage match at next summer’s World Cup
Thomas Tuchel responds to 2026 World Cup draw with message to England players
16:57 , Luke BakerThomas Tuchel says it’s “most important” for England to go to the World Cup ready to face anyone and not worrying about pathway or potential opponents. The 52-year-old implored his side to seize the occasion “with hunger and with excitement and arrive as a team”.
England were drawn in a group with Croatia, Panama and Ghana for matches expected to primarily take place on the east coast, although the exact details will be confirmed shortly.
Tuchel admitted that some of the surprise was taken out of the draw due to the fact England were placed in the last group, L, leaving limited options by the time it came around.
While he spoke of the challenge of Croatia, however, the manager’s main message was for England to be willing to face anyone or anything.
Thomas Tuchel responds to England’s 2026 World Cup draw with message to players
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to ‘strange’ World Cup draw: ‘Football was second’
16:41 , Luke BakerIreland’s Heimir Hallgrimsson admitted it felt like “football was second” at a “strange” World Cup draw.
The Irish manager was present at the Kennedy Center in Washington since his team will have a group involving hosts Mexico, South Africa and South Korea if they can get through play-offs involving Czech Republic and then either Denmark or North Macedonia, as he spoke about how needs to ensure they are properly prepared in case they do get through.
While he stated he was “excited” to be involved, he couldn’t hide a certain bafflement at how the draw actually went.
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts to ‘strange’ World Cup draw
England and Scotland await full match schedule
16:25 , Luke BakerWe’re less than an hour away from the full match schedule being released now.
Remember, teams already know their three group opponents and on which date they’ll play each game but kick-off times and venues will be revealed from 5pm GMT today.
Here’s a reminder of England and Scotland’s fixtures, with the two possible locations for each match.
England’s World Cup fixtures
17 June: England v Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto or AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June: England v Ghana | BMO Field, Toronto or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June: England v Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford or Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Scotland’s World Cup fixtures
13 June: Scotland vs Haiti | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough or MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
18 June: Scotland vs Morocco | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
24 June: Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup draw
16:03 , Luke BakerRight at the start of events in Washington’s Kennedy Center, Fifa president Gianni Infantino warned “it’s not a normal draw”.
That was saying something. It featured extremely politicised interpretations of the most grave situations in the world, from Gaza to Kosovo, which started to look a lot like propaganda.
It is a tragedy for football that Fifa – the body that is supposed to serve the game – has resorted to this. Somehow, another draw.
The 2026 World Cup draw ultimately just formed an utterly dismal spectacle.
Read Miguel Delaney’s full analysis from the chaos in Washington:
Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shameful World Cup draw
World Cup 2026 schedule: Groups, dates, venues and full fixture list
15:35 , Luke BakerThe 2026 World Cup draw has been made as Fifa’s giant tournament – both in geography and the sheer volume of football – finally takes shape.
The World Cup will be played across Mexico, Canada and the USA in an expanded format with 48 teams included for the first time. They have been split across 12 groups of four, with the top two progressing automatically to the knockout stages and the eight best third-placed teams also going through to the round of 32.
Here’s everything you need to know:
World Cup 2026 schedule: Groups, dates, venues and full fixture list
Scotland’s potential route to 2026 World Cup final after draw revealed
15:04 , Luke BakerScotland’s possible route to the final has now also been mapped out
The Scots are raring for their first World Cup since 1998, one they qualified for in the most dramatic fashion when they scored two stoppage-time stunners to pip Denmark to top spot in their final Group C qualifier.
Here’s the full route that will have the tartan army dreaming:
Scotland’s potential route to 2026 World Cup final after draw revealed
England’s potential route to 2026 World Cup final
14:33 , Luke BakerEngland’s possible route to the 2026 Fifa World Cup final has been revealed.
Manager Thomas Tuchel will take England into his first tournament in charge hoping to end a 60-year wait for World Cup glory after England’s last triumph on home soil in 2026.
England’s full route to the final:
England’s potential route to 2026 World Cup final revealed after draw
Alan Shearer reacts to England's World Cup draw
14:02 , Luke BakerFormer England star Alan Shearer has had his say on the draw/
“It’s a decent draw for England, it could have been tougher, it could have been easier,” Shearer said via Betfair.
“The route, if things go as planned… which never happens, is a tough one. It’s a big if, things have to go to plan for England and other teams for the route to the final that people are talking about, but if that is the case then it is a tough draw from the quarterfinals onwards.
“But overall, I think the draw is decent, I wouldn’t go overboard and say it’s a brilliant draw.
“It’s a tough opener against Croatia, having played them so many times, but ultimately, we have to be confident that we can get through, it would be pretty bad if we didn’t get through to the knockouts, but having seen the draw, I’m absolutely confident that England will get through.”
WATCH: Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup draw
13:32 , Luke BakerFrom Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump to Rio Ferdinand’s excruciating jokes, our man in Washington Miguel Delaney endured it all.
Here’s Miguel’s thoughts on a chaotic and shameful World Cup draw
When will the World Cup fixtures be revealed?
13:05 , Luke BakerA reminder of what we’re expecting later today.
The draw for the World Cup has been made with all nations aware of their group opponents — but all will have to wait to find out exactly where and when they will be in action.
While the venues for games in the groups containing the three host nations — Mexico in Group A, Canada in Group B and the USA in Group D — have already been confirmed, the rest have to wait for both the stadium and kick-off time for each fixture to be confirmed.
Fifa will reveal the full match schedule this afternoon with a live streamed event held from 5pm GMT (midday local time).
Scotland set up for blockbuster Brazil rematch
12:44 , Luke BakerScotland do not have an easy group. While their opening match against Haiti will be a huge opportunity for them to bag their first win at a major tournament this century, things then get tricky.
Morocco showed what they could do in Qatar by reaching the semi-finals and Brazil are, well, Brazil. It’s a daunting but undoubtedly tantalising matchup.
Remarkably, it’s an almost identical group to the one they had at their previous World Cup appearance in 1998, with Haiti instead of Norway the only difference.
So there will be rematches against Morocco (Scotland lost 3-0) and Brazil (Scotland lost 2-1). Samba football versus Clarke-ball! Love it.
What is the group of death?
12:23 , Luke BakerAs was expected/enforced by the changes Fifa made to how the draw is conducted, there isn’t too much scope for a ‘group of death’.
But if we were going to pick one, Group I would probably take the crown. So far made up of France, Senegal and Erling Haaland’s Norway, you feel the 2018 champions don’t have it particularly easy.
The fourth nation to join the group will be the winner of Play-Off, one of Iraq, Bolivia and Suriname. Of course, they’ll do anything to get to North America next summer – but you fear they may be the group punching bag.
What are the venues for each group?
12:02 , Luke BakerGroup A: Guadalajara, Monterrey, Mexico City (Mexico), Atlanta (US)
Group B: Toronto, Vancouver (Canada), Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle (US)
Group C: Atlanta, Boston, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia (US)
Group D: Vancouver (Canada), Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle (US)
Group E: Toronto (Canada), Houston, Kansas, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia (US)
Group F: Monterrey (Mexico), Dallas, Houston, Kansas (US)
Group G: Vancouver (Canada), Los Angeles, Seattle (US)
Group H: Guadalajara (Mexico), Atlanta, Houston, Miami (US)
Group I: Toronto (Canada), Boston, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia (US)
Group J: Dallas, Kansas, San Francisco (US)
Group K: Guadalajara, Mexico City (Mexico), Atlanta, Houston, Miami (US)
Group L: Toronto (Canada), Dallas, New York/New Jersey, Boston, Philadelphia (US)
World Cup 2026 draw in full
11:41 , Luke BakerHere’s a reminder of the 12 groups from yesterday’s draw
Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Uefa Playoff D (Denmark/Czech Republic/ Republic of Ireland/North Macedonia)
Group B: Canada, Uefa Playoff A (Italy/Wales/Bosnia and Herzegovina/Northern Ireland), Qatar, Switzerland
Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Uefa Playoff C (Turkey/Slovakia/Kosovo/Romania)
Group E: Germany, Curacao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Uefa Playoff B (Ukraine/Poland/Albania/Sweden), Tunisia
Group G: Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand
Group H: Spain, Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay
Group I: France, Senegal, Fifa Playoff 2 (Bolivia/Suriname/Iraq), Norway
Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
Group K: Portugal, Fifa Playoff 1 (New Caledonia/Jamaica/DR Congo), Uzbekistan, Colombia
Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Who could Northern Ireland face at the World Cup?
11:19 , Luke BakerNorthern Ireland could also still reach the World Cup and now know who they’ll face if they get there.
After finishing third in Group A in European World Cup qualifying, Northern Ireland’s Nations League performance means they have advanced into Path A of the play-offs.
They will first travel to face Italy in Rome on 26 March in a semi-final, hoping to set up a deciding clash with either Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina — who meet on the same night.
Win that clash and Northern Ireland will take up their place in Group B alongside co-hosts Canada, as well as Qatar and Switzerland.
Who could Wales face at World Cup?
11:01 , Luke BakerWales still harbour ambitions of making it to USA/Canada/Mexico next summer for a second straight World Cup appearance.
After finishing second in Group J in European World Cup qualifying, Wales have advanced into Path A of theplay-offs but face a tough set of matches if they hope to reach the tournament.
Wales will first host Bosnia and Herzegovina in Cardiff on 26 March in a semi-final, hoping to set up a deciding clash with either Italy or Northern Ireland — who meet on the same night.
Win that clash and Wales will take up their place in Group B alongside co-hosts Canada, as well as Qatar and Switzerland.
Who could Republic of Ireland face at World Cup?
10:36 , Luke BakerThe Republic Ireland could still reach the World Cup and now know who they’ll face if they get there.
They have advanced into Path D of the European World Cup qualifying play-offs and will make the trip to the Czech Republic for their semi-final on 26 March.
Should Ireland emerge victorious in the semi-final, they will face either Denmark or North Macedonia at home in the final on 31 March.
Win that clash and Ireland will take up their place in Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.
Fifa’s bow to Cristiano Ronaldo marks a new low in the stained reign of Gianni Infantino
10:20 , Miguel Delaney, in Washington DCWhen you speak to those near the very top of Fifa, pretty much as close to Gianni Infantino’s presidential office as you can get, many still declare themselves baffled by the decision to suspend two matches of Cristiano Ronaldo’s ban.
They weren’t privy to any extra explanation about the process or rationale, beyond the brief statement to which the global body has directed media, as well as references to the fact that this was the 40-year-old’s first international red card.
Fifa duly cited Article 27 of its disciplinary code, which allows its judicial committee the option to “fully or partially suspend” such disciplinary measures. So, an “elbowing” offence that is normally supposed to bring a minimum of a three-match suspension only brings one. It isn’t completely unprecedented – but it is unusual.
That can be felt in the response of the wider game, as many struggle to understand the rationale. Ronaldo may not have been sent off for Portugal, but he has received 12 red cards. It’s far from an uncharacteristic moment that warrants leniency.
Read Miguel Delaney’s full analysis of the ludicrous Ronaldo ban situation:
Fifa’s bow to Cristiano Ronaldo marks new low in stained reign of Gianni Infantino
Trump makes Pele admission at World Cup 2026 draw
10:03 , Luke BakerBefore the draw, US president Donald Trump opened up on watching the late Brazilian great Pele during his time in the United States.
Pele, who won three World Cup titles and is hailed as one of the greatest players in history, played for the New York Cosmos between 1975 to 1977.
“That man can play,” Trump said about Pele. “I was pretty young at that point.”
England and Scotland to learn full match schedule
09:47 , Luke BakerThe main set-piece today is the full match schedule being released. Teams already know their three group opponents and on which date they’ll play each game but kick-off times and venues will be revealed today.
Here’s a reminder of England and Scotland’s fixtures, with the two possible locations for each match.
England’s World Cup fixtures
17 June: England v Croatia | BMO Field, Toronto or AT&T Stadium, Arlington
23 June: England v Ghana | BMO Field, Toronto or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
27 June: England v Panama | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford or Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Scotland’s World Cup fixtures
13 June: Scotland vs Haiti | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough or MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
18 June: Scotland vs Morocco | Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia or Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
24 June: Scotland vs Brazil | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami or Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Argentina gearing up for their World Cup defence
09:30 , Luke BakerWorld Cup holders Argentina will be happy enough with their draw.
Group J started with all the As, with Argentina being drawn with Algeria and Austria.
Tournament debutants Jordan were then added to complete the group, one which Lionel Scaloni’s side will be confident of topping in their title defence
‘This is pathetic:’ Fans react as Trump receives first ever FIFA Peace Prize
09:17 , Luke BakerFootball fans reacted with outrage and incredulity as Donald Trump accepted the newly created “FIFA Peace Prize” during the 2026 World Cup draw.
“This is pathetic,” wrote one user, responding to a picture of the president being handed the prize by FIFA President Gianni Infantino at Friday’s ceremony at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
“FIFA is so corrupted man, they actually made a ‘peace’ award for Trump because he got upset about not getting the Nobel peace prize... What are we even doing here?” wrote another user, with a third adding: “He will be telling us from now on how this award is actually more important than the Nobel Peace Prize.”
Others described the handing over of the seemingly arbitrary award to Trump as “beyond parody,” though some looked forward to the prospect. “Can't wait for a South Park episode about this,” wrote one user.
‘This is pathetic:’ Fans react as Trump receives first ever FIFA Peace Prize
2026 World Cup draw in pictures
09:05 , Luke BakerAn interesting day in Washington DC yesterday...
Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shambolic and shameful 2026 World Cup draw
08:53 , Luke BakerRight at the start of events in Washington’s Kennedy Center, Fifa president Gianni Infantino warned “it’s not a normal draw”.
That was saying something. It featured extremely politicised interpretations of the most grave situations in the world, from Gaza to Kosovo, which started to look a lot like propaganda.
It is a tragedy for football that Fifa – the body that is supposed to serve the game – has resorted to this. Somehow, another draw.
The 2026 World Cup draw ultimately just formed an utterly dismal spectacle.
Read Miguel Delaney’s full analysis from the chaos in Washington:
Trump, Infantino and Ferdinand’s bad jokes: Inside Fifa’s shameful World Cup draw
England’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Group opponents, dates and venues after draw confirmed
08:48 , Luke BakerEngland will play a familiar foe in Croatia at the 2026 World Cup, as the 48-nation tournament began to take shape in Friday’s draw in Washington DC.
Croatia knocked out England from the 2018 World Cup at the semi-final stage. Now they will meet in the first game of Group L at the 2026 tournament, in a group which also contains Panama and Ghana.
Croatia are among the toughest opponents England could have expected and will be their opening match in Toronto or Dallas on 17 June. England faced Panama at the 2018 finals, beating them 6-1 in the group phase, while they have never faced Ghana before in a competitive match.
England’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Group opponents, dates and venues
Scotland’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Group opponents, dates and venues after draw confirmed
08:48 , Luke BakerScotland have learned their group stage opponents for the World Cup 2026 as Steve Clarke’s men were given a tough draw.
Scotland sealed their first World Cup since 1998 in dramatic fashion when they scored two stoppage-time stunners to pip Denmark to top spot in their final qualifier, thereby earning automatic qualification for next summer’s tournament finals.
Having been placed in Pot 3, they will face a daunting test against Brazil from Pot 1 and Morocco, semi-finalists at the last World Cup, from Pot 2. They will also face Haiti from Pot 4, who are returning to a World Cup for the first time since 1976.
Scotland’s first World Cup outing in 28 years will be against that side, with the venue for the clash to be confirmed today.
Scotland’s World Cup 2026 fixtures: Group opponents, dates and venues after draw
World Cup 2026 schedule: Groups, dates, venues and full fixture list
08:44 , Luke BakerThe 2026 World Cup draw has been made as Fifa’s giant tournament – both in geography and the sheer volume of football – finally takes shape.
The World Cup will be played across Mexico, Canada and the USA in an expanded format with 48 teams included for the first time. They have been split across 12 groups of four, with the top two progressing automatically to the knockout stages and the eight best third-placed teams also going through to the round of 32.
Here’s everything you need to know:
World Cup 2026 schedule: Groups, dates, venues and full fixture list
