FULL LIST: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Fixtures Revealed – Mexico vs South Africa Kicks Off Tournament

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to roar into life on Thursday, June 11, with host nation Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. This historic edition, the first to feature 48 teams, will see group-stage matches played across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

For the first time in World Cup history, the tournament is divided into 12 groups of four teams each, promising thrilling clashes and fresh storylines ahead of the knockout rounds.

Complete Groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

• Group A: Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
• Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
• Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
• Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey
• Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, 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, Iraq, Norway
• Group J: Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan
• Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
• Group L: England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama

Key Opening Matches

• Mexico vs South Africa: June 11, 20:00 – Mexico City Stadium
• Canada vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: June 12, 20:00 – Toronto Stadium
• Brazil vs Morocco: June 13, 23:00 – New York/New Jersey Stadium
• USA vs Paraguay: June 13, 02:00 – Los Angeles Stadium

Fans can expect high-octane action across iconic venues including Dallas, Houston, Miami, San Francisco Bay Area, Vancouver, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. With a record number of nations competing, the 2026 tournament promises a showcase of football’s finest talent from around the globe.