2026 FIFA World Cup: Early Results and Full Match Schedule Across North America

2026 FIFA World Cup Kicks Off Across North America

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has begun, stretching across the continent with matches in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This tournament will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams divided into 12 groups battling for the title over more than a month.

Hosts include eleven cities in the U.S., three in Mexico, and two in Canada, setting the stage for an intense soccer festival.

Recent Match Highlights

On Wednesday, June 17, the action included a draw between Portugal and DR Congo (1-1) at Houston's NRG Stadium, while England secured a 4-2 victory over Croatia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Ghana edged past Panama 1-0 in Toronto's BMO Field.

Upcoming games on Thursday, June 18 include:

• Czechia vs. South Africa at noon, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina at 3 p.m., SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
• Canada vs. Qatar at 6 p.m., BC Place, Vancouver
• Mexico vs. South Korea at 9 p.m., Estadio Akron, Zapopan, Mexico

Full 2026 World Cup Daily Schedule (Selected Dates)

Friday, June 19

• USA vs. Australia, 3 p.m., Lumen Field, Seattle
• Scotland vs. Morocco, 6 p.m., Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
• Brazil vs. Haiti, 8:30 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia

Saturday, June 20

• Türkiye vs. Paraguay, midnight, Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California
• Netherlands vs. Sweden, 1 p.m., NRG Stadium, Houston
• Germany vs. Ivory Coast, 4 p.m., BMO Field, Toronto
• Ecuador vs. Curaçao, 8 p.m., Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City

Sunday, June 21

• Tunisia vs. Japan, midnight, Estadio BBVA, Monterrey, Mexico
• Spain vs. Saudi Arabia, noon, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Belgium vs. Iran, 3 p.m., SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
• Uruguay vs. Cape Verde, 6 p.m., Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• New Zealand vs. Egypt, 9 p.m., BC Place, Vancouver

The knockout rounds start Sunday, June 28, with the Round of 32 matches running through early July, leading up to quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Early Tournament Results

Some results from the opening days:

• June 11: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0; South Korea defeated Czechia 2-1
• June 12: Canada drew Bosnia & Herzegovina 1-1; USA routed Paraguay 4-1
• June 13: Qatar and Switzerland ended 1-1; Brazil tied Morocco 1-1; Scotland drew Haiti 1-1
• June 14: Australia won 2-0 against Türkiye; Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1; Netherlands and Japan tied 2-2; Ivory Coast edged Ecuador 1-0; Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1
• June 15: Spain and Cape Verde played to a 0-0 draw; Belgium and Egypt tied 1-1; Saudi Arabia and Uruguay finished 1-1; Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2
• June 16: France beat Senegal 3-1; Norway defeated Iraq 4-1; Argentina dominated Algeria 3-0; Austria won over Jordan 3-1

These early results set the tone for what promises to be a memorable World Cup, spread across three countries and showcasing a mix of established powers and emerging nations.