● GROUP A — Mexico 2–0 South Africa FT ● GROUP A — South Korea 2–1 Czechia FT ● GROUP B — Canada 1–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina FT ● GROUP D — USA 4–1 Paraguay FT GROUP B — Qatar vs Switzerland TODAY 3:00 PM ET GROUP C — Brazil vs Morocco TODAY 6:00 PM ET ● GROUP C — Haiti vs Scotland TOMORROW ● GROUP A — Mexico 2–0 South Africa FT ● GROUP A — South Korea 2–1 Czechia FT ● GROUP B — Canada 1–1 Bosnia & Herzegovina FT ● GROUP D — USA 4–1 Paraguay FT GROUP B — Qatar vs Switzerland TODAY 3:00 PM ET GROUP C — Brazil vs Morocco TODAY 6:00 PM ET ● GROUP C — Haiti vs Scotland TOMORROW
23rd FIFA World Cup · Group Stage Live

World Cup 2026
Match Center

Live scores, full group tables for all 48 teams, the road to the final, players to watch, title probabilities, and the complete history of every FIFA World Cup and Club World Cup winner — all in one place.

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Day 3 / 39
Group stage runs through June 27 · Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium
MexicoOpened tournament — Estadio Azteca
CanadaHosting Group B & C matches
USA11 cities · Final four & final
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Results & Today's Fixtures

Updates automatically as matches finish. For the full breakdown by group visit Live Scores →

Group A · Thu Jun 11Full Time
Mexico
2 – 0
South Africa
Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Group D · Sat Jun 13Full Time
USA
4 – 1
Paraguay
SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
12 Groups · 48 Teams · Live

Group Standings

Tap a letter to view that group's table. Top two (green bar) advance automatically, plus the eight best third-placed teams (amber). Tables update automatically from live match data.

Group A
Mexico City & Guadalajara · Jun 11–24
TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
Mexico110020+23
South Korea110021+13
Czechia100112-10
South Africa100102-20
Automatic Round of 32 Possible best third-place spot
39 Days · 104 Matches · 16 Cities

Schedule At A Glance

Group stage runs June 11–27. Every group plays three matchdays, then the new 32-team knockout bracket takes over.

GroupTeamsWindowHost Cities
AMexico, South Korea, Czechia, South AfricaJun 11 – 24Mexico City, Guadalajara
BCanada, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Switzerland, QatarJun 12 – 25Toronto, San Francisco Bay Area
CBrazil, Scotland, Morocco, HaitiJun 13 – 26New York/New Jersey, Boston
DUSA, Australia, Türkiye, ParaguayJun 13 – 26Los Angeles, Vancouver
EGermany, Ecuador, Côte d'Ivoire, CuraçaoJun 14 – 27Houston, Philadelphia
FNetherlands, Japan, Sweden, TunisiaJun 14 – 27Arlington, Guadalajara
GBelgium, Iran, Egypt, New ZealandJun 15 – 26Seattle, Los Angeles
HSpain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cape VerdeJun 15 – 25Atlanta, Miami
IFrance, Norway, Senegal, IraqJun 16 – 26East Rutherford, Foxborough
JArgentina, Austria, Algeria, JordanJun 16 – 26Kansas City, Santa Clara
KPortugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR CongoJun 17 – 26Houston, Mexico City
LEngland, Croatia, Ghana, PanamaJun 17 – 26Arlington, Toronto
Road To The Final
Jun 28 – 30
Round of 32
New round — 32 teams
Jul 3 – 4
Round of 16
16 teams remain
Jul 9 – 11
Quarter-finals
8 teams remain
Jul 14 – 15
Semi-finals
4 teams remain
Jul 19
Final
MetLife Stadium, NJ
Form, Fame & Pressure

Players To Watch

The names driving the most searches this tournament — across the favorites and the underdogs.

10

Kylian Mbappé

France · Forward

The reigning Golden Boot favorite headlines a stacked Group I alongside Norway's Haaland — a meeting many expect to decide who tops the group.

9

Erling Haaland

Norway · Forward

Norway are back at a World Cup for the first time since 1998, built almost entirely around their record-scoring captain.

19

Lamine Yamal

Spain · Forward

Still a teenager, already the focal point of the top-ranked side in the world heading into the tournament.

5

Jude Bellingham

England · Midfielder

England's talisman opens against Croatia on June 17 — a rematch of their 2018 semi-final.

7

Vinícius Júnior

Brazil · Forward

Brazil chase a record-extending sixth title, and it starts today against Morocco at MetLife Stadium.

10

Lionel Messi

Argentina · Forward

The defending champions begin their title defence against Algeria — every Messi appearance is must-watch.

7

Cristiano Ronaldo

Portugal · Forward

At his record sixth World Cup, Ronaldo leads a talented Portugal side through Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan and DR Congo.

2

Achraf Hakimi

Morocco · Defender

Morocco's 2022 semi-final run put African football on the map — they kick off their 2026 campaign today against Brazil.

FIFA Ranking · Pre-Tournament

Title Contenders

How the leading nations stack up entering the tournament, based on FIFA world rankings and group difficulty.

RankTeamGroupKey PlayerTitle Chance
01 SpainGroup HLamine Yamal
02 ArgentinaGroup JLionel Messi
03 FranceGroup IKylian Mbappé
04 EnglandGroup LJude Bellingham
05 BrazilGroup CVinícius Júnior
06 PortugalGroup KCristiano Ronaldo
07 GermanyGroup EJamal Musiala
08 NetherlandsGroup FCody Gakpo

FIFA's bracket design keeps the top 4 ranked teams apart until the semi-finals if they win their groups. Bars are illustrative relative strength, not betting odds.

1930 – 2026

Every World Cup Winner

The full record of FIFA World Cup finals — host nation, champion, runner-up and final score.

YearHostChampionRunner-upFinal Score
1930Uruguay Uruguay Argentina4–2
1934Italy Italy Czechoslovakia2–1 (AET)
1938France Italy Hungary4–2
1950Brazil Uruguay Brazil2–1
1954Switzerland West Germany Hungary3–2
1958Sweden Brazil Sweden5–2
1962Chile Brazil Czechoslovakia3–1
1966England England West Germany4–2 (AET)
1970Mexico Brazil Italy4–1
1974West Germany West Germany Netherlands2–1
1978Argentina Argentina Netherlands3–1 (AET)
1982Spain Italy West Germany3–1
1986Mexico Argentina West Germany3–2
1990Italy West Germany Argentina1–0
1994USA Brazil Italy0–0 (pens 3–2)
1998France France Brazil3–0
2002Korea / Japan Brazil Germany2–0
2006Germany Italy France1–1 (pens 5–3)
2010South Africa Spain Netherlands1–0 (AET)
2014Brazil Germany Argentina1–0 (AET)
2018Russia France Croatia4–2
2022Qatar Argentina France3–3 (pens 4–2)
2026USA / Canada / MexicoIn progress——
Most Titles
5
Brazil
4
Germany
4
Italy
3
Argentina
2
France
2
Uruguay
1
England
1
Spain
Club Football's World Title

FIFA Club World Cup

2025 saw the competition expand from 7 clubs to a 32-team, month-long tournament played across the US — the same blueprint as the 2026 World Cup.

2025 Champion

Chelsea

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium to become world champions in the newly expanded 32-club format — Google's top trending sports search of 2025.

3 – 0
Recent Winners
YearChampionCountryNotes
2025 ChelseaEnglandNew 32-club format, USA
2024 Real MadridSpainFinal edition of old 7-team format
2023 Manchester CityEngland—
2022 Real MadridSpain—
2021 ChelseaEngland—
2020 Bayern MunichGermany—
2019 LiverpoolEngland—
2018 Real MadridSpainThree-peat
2017 Real MadridSpain—
2016 Real MadridSpain—
2015 BarcelonaSpainTreble year
2014 Real MadridSpain—
2013 Bayern MunichGermanyTreble year
2012 CorinthiansBrazilFirst Brazilian winner since 2006
2011 BarcelonaSpain—
2010 Inter MilanItalyTreble year
Quick Answers

FAQ

How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?

48 teams — up from 32 at every World Cup since 1998. They're split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams (32 total) advance to a brand-new Round of 32.

Who is hosting the 2026 World Cup?

The United States, Canada and Mexico, across 16 stadiums in 16 cities. Mexico hosted the opening match at Estadio Azteca on June 11; the final is at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

Who won the last World Cup?

Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, beating France on penalties after a 3–3 draw — Lionel Messi's first World Cup title. Argentina enter 2026 as defending champions in Group J.

Who won the FIFA Club World Cup 2025?

Chelsea won the newly expanded 32-club Club World Cup, beating Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 in the final at MetLife Stadium — the same venue that hosts the 2026 World Cup final.

Which country has won the most World Cups?

Brazil, with five titles (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002), followed by Germany and Italy with four each, and Argentina with three after their 2022 win.

When does the World Cup 2026 knockout stage start?

The group stage runs through June 27. The new Round of 32 begins June 28, followed by the Round of 16 (Jul 3–4), quarter-finals (Jul 9–11), semi-finals (Jul 14–15), and the final on July 19.