Exciting Day-by-Day Guide to All 104 Matches of the 2026 World Cup Featuring England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland
The countdown is on for the 2026 World Cup — a festival of football spanning three host nations and 104 games. Mexico will launch the tournament in style on June 11, 2026, when they face South Africa in the opening match, setting the tone for a spectacular 37-day event. The action then travels across North America, culminating in the World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.
England and Scotland are already confirmed participants, while Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland could still join them, promising even more excitement for fans across the home nations.
With the draw complete and the fixtures set, here is your day-by-day guide to every match of the expanded tournament — from the group stage all the way to the final.
