When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on 11 June 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In Bangladesh time that kicks off at 1:00 AM on 12 June.

When is the World Cup 2026 final?

The final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, USA.

Which group is Argentina in for World Cup 2026?

Argentina is in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.

Which group is Brazil in?

Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.

Which group is Portugal in?

Portugal is in Group K with DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.

How many teams and matches are in World Cup 2026?

It's the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the USA.

What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Bangladesh?

Because matches are in North America, most kick off late at night or early morning Bangladesh time (UTC+6). Evening US kick-offs land in the early-morning hours in Bangladesh.

Where can I buy World Cup 2026 jerseys in Bangladesh?

Kitdrop sells premium national-team jerseys — Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and more — with cash on delivery across Dhaka, Chattogram and all of Bangladesh.

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FIFA World Cup 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule — Bangladesh Time

The complete FIFA World Cup 2026 fixture list in Bangladesh time (BST, UTC+6). The tournament runs 11–19 Jun–Jul 2026 across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico & USA. Below: all 72 group-stage matches with dates, venues and Bangladesh kick-off times, the 12 groups, and the knockout schedule. All times convert automatically to Bangladesh time.

Dates

11 Jun – 19 Jul 2026

Teams

48 teams

Matches

104 matches

Final

19 Jul · New Jersey

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The 12 Groups

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
Türkiye

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

Group Stage Schedule (Bangladesh Time)

All 72 group matches · times in BST (UTC+6).

Fri 12 Jun

01:00 amMexico vs South AfricaGrp AMexico City
08:00 amSouth Korea vs Czech RepublicGrp AGuadalajara

Sat 13 Jun

01:00 amCanada vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaGrp BToronto
07:00 amUnited States vs ParaguayGrp DLos Angeles

Sun 14 Jun

01:00 amQatar vs SwitzerlandGrp BSan Francisco Bay
04:00 amBrazil vs MoroccoGrp CNew York/New Jersey
07:00 amHaiti vs ScotlandGrp CBoston
10:00 amAustralia vs TürkiyeGrp DVancouver
11:00 pmGermany vs CuraçaoGrp EHouston

Mon 15 Jun

02:00 amNetherlands vs JapanGrp FDallas
05:00 amIvory Coast vs EcuadorGrp EPhiladelphia
08:00 amSweden vs TunisiaGrp FMonterrey
10:00 pmSpain vs Cape VerdeGrp HAtlanta

Tue 16 Jun

01:00 amBelgium vs EgyptGrp GSeattle
04:00 amSaudi Arabia vs UruguayGrp HMiami
07:00 amIran vs New ZealandGrp GLos Angeles

Wed 17 Jun

01:00 amFrance vs SenegalGrp INew York/New Jersey
04:00 amIraq vs NorwayGrp IBoston
07:00 amArgentina vs AlgeriaGrp JKansas City
10:00 amAustria vs JordanGrp JSan Francisco Bay
11:00 pmPortugal vs DR CongoGrp KHouston

Thu 18 Jun

02:00 amEngland vs CroatiaGrp LDallas
05:00 amGhana vs PanamaGrp LToronto
08:00 amUzbekistan vs ColombiaGrp KMexico City
10:00 pmCzech Republic vs South AfricaGrp AAtlanta

Fri 19 Jun

01:00 amSwitzerland vs Bosnia and HerzegovinaGrp BLos Angeles
04:00 amCanada vs QatarGrp BVancouver
07:00 amMexico vs South KoreaGrp AGuadalajara

Sat 20 Jun

01:00 amUnited States vs AustraliaGrp DSeattle
04:00 amScotland vs MoroccoGrp CBoston
06:30 amBrazil vs HaitiGrp CPhiladelphia
09:00 amTürkiye vs ParaguayGrp DSan Francisco Bay
11:00 pmNetherlands vs SwedenGrp FHouston

Sun 21 Jun

02:00 amGermany vs Ivory CoastGrp EToronto
06:00 amEcuador vs CuraçaoGrp EKansas City
10:00 amTunisia vs JapanGrp FMonterrey
10:00 pmSpain vs Saudi ArabiaGrp HAtlanta

Mon 22 Jun

01:00 amBelgium vs IranGrp GLos Angeles
04:00 amUruguay vs Cape VerdeGrp HMiami
07:00 amNew Zealand vs EgyptGrp GVancouver
11:00 pmArgentina vs AustriaGrp JDallas

Tue 23 Jun

03:00 amFrance vs IraqGrp IPhiladelphia
06:00 amNorway vs SenegalGrp IToronto
09:00 amJordan vs AlgeriaGrp JSan Francisco Bay
11:00 pmPortugal vs UzbekistanGrp KHouston

Wed 24 Jun

02:00 amEngland vs GhanaGrp LBoston
05:00 amPanama vs CroatiaGrp LBoston
08:00 amColombia vs DR CongoGrp KGuadalajara

Thu 25 Jun

01:00 amSwitzerland vs CanadaGrp BVancouver
01:00 amBosnia and Herzegovina vs QatarGrp BSeattle
04:00 amMorocco vs HaitiGrp CAtlanta
04:00 amScotland vs BrazilGrp CMiami
07:00 amSouth Africa vs South KoreaGrp AMonterrey
07:00 amCzech Republic vs MexicoGrp AMexico City

Fri 26 Jun

02:00 amCuraçao vs Ivory CoastGrp EPhiladelphia
02:00 amEcuador vs GermanyGrp ENew York/New Jersey
05:00 amTunisia vs NetherlandsGrp FKansas City
05:00 amJapan vs SwedenGrp FDallas
08:00 amTürkiye vs United StatesGrp DLos Angeles
08:00 amParaguay vs AustraliaGrp DSan Francisco Bay

Sat 27 Jun

01:00 amNorway vs FranceGrp IBoston
01:00 amSenegal vs IraqGrp IToronto
06:00 amCape Verde vs Saudi ArabiaGrp HHouston
06:00 amUruguay vs SpainGrp HGuadalajara
09:00 amNew Zealand vs BelgiumGrp GVancouver
09:00 amEgypt vs IranGrp GSeattle

Sun 28 Jun

03:00 amPanama vs EnglandGrp LNew York/New Jersey
03:00 amCroatia vs GhanaGrp LPhiladelphia
05:30 amColombia vs PortugalGrp KMiami
05:30 amDR Congo vs UzbekistanGrp KAtlanta
08:00 amAlgeria vs AustriaGrp JKansas City
08:00 amJordan vs ArgentinaGrp JDallas

Knockout Stage Dates

Round of 3228 June – 3 July 2026
Round of 164 – 7 July 2026
Quarter-finals9 – 11 July 2026
Semi-finals14 – 15 July 2026
Third-place play-off18 July 2026
Final19 July 2026 — New York/New Jersey

Knockout match-ups are set once the group stage finishes.

Frequently asked questions

When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?: The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on 11 June 2026 with Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In Bangladesh time that kicks off at 1:00 AM on 12 June.
When is the World Cup 2026 final?: The final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, USA.
Which group is Argentina in for World Cup 2026?: Argentina is in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
Which group is Brazil in?: Brazil is in Group C with Morocco, Haiti and Scotland.
Which group is Portugal in?: Portugal is in Group K with DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia.
How many teams and matches are in World Cup 2026?: It's the first 48-team World Cup, with 104 matches across 16 cities in Canada, Mexico and the USA.
What time are World Cup 2026 matches in Bangladesh?: Because matches are in North America, most kick off late at night or early morning Bangladesh time (UTC+6). Evening US kick-offs land in the early-morning hours in Bangladesh.
Where can I buy World Cup 2026 jerseys in Bangladesh?: Kitdrop sells premium national-team jerseys — Argentina, Brazil, Portugal and more — with cash on delivery across Dhaka, Chattogram and all of Bangladesh.

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