The FIFA World Cup 2026 vibes are reaching the fans across the world with the excitement building up with every passing day. The event is set to be co-hosted by the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. With the increase in the number of teams and an extended window for the tournament, fans can be in for an absolute fiesta. There are a couple of new teams in the mix and there have been certain changes in the format of the tournament as well. It will be the marking of a new era in world football with an inclusive nature.
The fans of England will be rooting for their side with their famous chant,”It’s coming home” and the tension is just getting better and better. There have been some interesting exclusions in the squad for England with some big names like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer missing out. But the English fans will be ready for whatever challenge that may come their way and it could even be the last World Cup for some of their iconic stars.
Where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the UK?
Most of the games in the World Cup are expected to be during the early morning hours or in the late evening and this makes viewing at home the best possible option for the fans. The BBC and ITV have secured the primary broadcasting rights for the UK, ensuring that the vast majority of the tournament remains completely free-to-air. If you're a gamer and like to predict matches, then play on Stake, using SportsTiger's special promo code which will help you with 200% deposit bonus - TIGSTA.
The way fans consume major tournaments is also evolving. In a historic first for the platform, all home nations' fixtures and the tournament’s biggest high-stakes clashes will be available live across BBC Football’s YouTube and TikTok channels, making it easier than ever to stream the games on phones, tablets, or smart TVs.
When will the 2026 FIFA World Cup commence?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on June 11th and the tournament will last more than a month. The total number of teams has been increased from 32 to 48 and that undoubtedly guarantees non-stop action. In this year, round of 32 has been included as an extra round in the knockouts due to the vast number of teams.
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Date (UK) |
Time (UK) |
Group |
Fixture |
Venue & City |
Streaming Rights |
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June 11 |
08:00 PM |
A |
Mexico vs. South Africa |
Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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June 12 |
03:00 AM |
A |
South Korea vs. Czechia |
Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
08:00 PM |
B |
Canada vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina |
Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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June 13 |
02:00 AM |
D |
United States vs. Paraguay |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
08:00 PM |
B |
Qatar vs. Switzerland |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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|
11:00 PM |
C |
Brazil vs. Morocco |
New York New Jersey Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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June 14 |
02:00 AM |
C |
Haiti vs. Scotland |
Boston Stadium, Foxborough |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
05:00 AM |
D |
Australia vs. Türkiye |
BC Place, Vancouver |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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|
06:00 PM |
E |
Germany vs. Curaçao |
Houston Stadium, Houston |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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|
09:00 PM |
F |
Netherlands vs. Japan |
Dallas Stadium, Arlington |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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June 15 |
12:00 AM |
E |
Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador |
Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
03:00 AM |
F |
Sweden vs. Tunisia |
Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
05:00 PM |
H |
Spain vs. Cabo Verde |
Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
08:00 PM |
G |
Belgium vs. Egypt |
Seattle Stadium, Seattle |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
11:00 PM |
H |
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay |
Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 16 |
02:00 AM |
G |
Iran vs. New Zealand |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
08:00 PM |
I |
France vs. Senegal |
New York New Jersey Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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|
11:00 PM |
I |
Iraq vs. Norway |
Boston Stadium, Foxborough |
BBC Sports and ITV |
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June 17 |
02:00 AM |
J |
Argentina vs. Algeria |
Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
05:00 AM |
J |
Austria vs. Jordan |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
06:00 PM |
K |
Portugal vs. Congo DR |
Houston Stadium, Houston |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
09:00 PM |
L |
England vs. Croatia |
Dallas Stadium, Arlington |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 18 |
12:00 AM |
L |
Ghana vs. Panama |
Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
03:00 AM |
K |
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia |
Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
05:00 PM |
A |
Czechia vs. South Africa |
Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
08:00 PM |
B |
Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
11:00 PM |
B |
Canada vs. Qatar |
BC Place, Vancouver |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 19 |
02:00 AM |
A |
Mexico vs. South Korea |
Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
08:00 PM |
D |
United States vs. Australia |
Seattle Stadium, Seattle |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
11:00 PM |
C |
Scotland vs. Morocco |
Boston Stadium, Foxborough |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
June 20 |
01:30 AM |
C |
Brazil vs. Haiti |
Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
04:00 AM |
D |
Türkiye vs. Paraguay |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
06:00 PM |
F |
Netherlands vs. Sweden |
Houston Stadium, Houston |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
09:00 PM |
E |
Germany vs. Côte d'Ivoire |
Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
June 21 |
01:00 AM |
E |
Ecuador vs. Curaçao |
Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
05:00 AM |
F |
Tunisia vs. Japan |
Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
05:00 PM |
H |
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia |
Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
08:00 PM |
G |
Belgium vs. Iran |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
11:00 PM |
H |
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde |
Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
June 22 |
02:00 AM |
G |
New Zealand vs. Egypt |
BC Place, Vancouver |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
June 24 |
02:00 AM |
C |
Scotland vs. Brazil |
Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
02:00 AM |
C |
Morocco vs. Haiti |
Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
B |
Switzerland vs. Canada |
BC Place, Vancouver |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
B |
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar |
Seattle Stadium, Seattle |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
June 25 |
02:00 AM |
A |
Czechia vs. Mexico |
Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
02:00 AM |
A |
South Africa vs. South Korea |
Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
E |
Curaçao vs. Côte d'Ivoire |
Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
E |
Ecuador vs. Germany |
New York New Jersey Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 26 |
02:00 AM |
F |
Japan vs. Sweden |
Dallas Stadium, Arlington |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
02:00 AM |
F |
Tunisia vs. Netherlands |
Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
D |
Türkiye vs. United States |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
D |
Paraguay vs. Australia |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 27 |
02:00 AM |
G |
New Zealand vs. Belgium |
San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
02:00 AM |
G |
Egypt vs. Iran |
Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
H |
Cabo Verde vs. Spain |
Boston Stadium, Foxborough |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
H |
Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia |
Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
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June 28 |
02:00 AM |
I |
Senegal vs. Iraq |
Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
02:00 AM |
I |
Norway vs. France |
Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
J |
Algeria vs. Austria |
Toronto Stadium, Toronto |
BBC Sports and ITV |
|
|
07:00 PM |
J |
Jordan vs. Argentina |
Boston Stadium, Foxborough |
BBC Sports and ITV |
