2026 FIFA World Cup: Date and full group stage schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities over the course of a month. Here is the full group stage schedule.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I Guide: Preview, Live Streaming, Teams, Schedule - All You Need To Know

Get a complete guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I: team previews, key players, full match schedule, fixtures, venues and live streaming details. Stay updated with kick-off times, broadcast info and everything you need to follow Group I action.

World Cup 2026 live updates: The latest news and analysis ahead of this week’s opening game

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing live@theathletic.com.

2026 FIFA World Cup bracket: Groups, schedule, and more

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly underway. Here's the official bracket and which countries fall into which groups as we begin play.

Mbappé vs Haaland is going to be cinema: World Cup Group I Preview

Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland has the makings of a historic clash in the opening rounds of the World Cup. Who you got?