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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Mexico City Stadium in Mexico. Co-hosts Mexico will raise the curtain on the biggest-ever World Cup when the first match of the 104-game extravaganza kicks off with their Group A meeting against South Africa. By a twist of fate, the clash is a reverse repeat of the opening game of the 2010 tournament, when Bafana Bafana were the host nation.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Toronto Stadium in Toronto. The eyes of two nations will be on Toronto Stadium as co-hosts Canada get their FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaign under way with a first-ever World Cup meeting against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Following this fixture, Jesse Marsch's men head to Vancouver for their remaining group encounters with Qatar and Switzerland. European play-off qualifiers Bosnia, who ousted Italy on penalties to book their ticket to North America, will head to Los Angeles and then Seattle for their next games.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco. Having handed over the hosting baton, Qatar secured passage to their second World Cup after an epic, 18-match, qualification phase in Asia. While Akram Afif and Co are chasing a first point at the tournament, Switzerland are looking to shake off a run of early knockout stage elimination. Lining up for a sixth consecutive edition, the Swiss have departed at the Round of 16 in four of those five outings. This will be the first World Cup meeting between the nations.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Houston Stadium in Texas. History will be made in this Group E affair as Curaçao will play their first FIFA World Cup™ match when they take on four-time champions Germany. The Caribbean side, under the guidance of veteran head coach Dick Advocaat, delivered a Concacaf qualifying campaign for the ages by edging Jamaica in Group B to reach these global finals, while the Germans overcame a slow start in UEFA qualifying Group A to punch their North American ticket. Not only is it the first World Cup match-up between the two nations, but their first encounter ever.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Dallas Stadium in Texas. Two heavyweight teams from across the globe will go head-to-head when the Netherlands and Japan meet in their opening Group F fixture. The Samurai Blue – competing in their eighth successive FIFA World Cup™ – were the first nation outside of the three co-hosts to punch their ticket to the tournament, qualifying with three group games to spare in the third round of the AFC preliminaries. Three-times finalists the Oranje were unbeaten in their qualifying campaign, finishing top of UEFA Group G to reach their 12th finals.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H match live on ITV from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Spain, former World Cup winners in 2010, begin their group campaign against a Cape Verde side making a rare appearance on the world stage. While Spain’s technical dominance and tournament pedigree make them strong favourites, Cape Verde will look to frustrate and compete in their biggest-ever World Cup fixture.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both sides begin their group-stage campaigns in what is shaping up to be a competitive Group G, alongside Mexico and Japan, where early points could prove crucial in the race for qualification to the knockout rounds. Belgium arrive with a strong recent World Cup pedigree, having reached the semi-finals in 2018 and consistently progressed beyond the group stage in recent tournaments, while Egypt look to build on their growing international profile led by Mohamed Salah, aiming to secure their first World Cup knockout appearance in modern history.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The sides famously met in the opening game of the 2002 World Cup, where Senegal stunned defending champions France with a shock 1-0 victory in one of the greatest upsets in tournament history. France, finalists at the last two World Cups, will be eager to avoid another surprise against a Senegal side that continues to establish itself among Africa’s strongest nations.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. Portugal begin their campaign against a DR Congo side making a long-awaited return to football’s biggest stage. The Portuguese, European champions in 2016 and regular contenders at major tournaments, will be expected to control possession, while DR Congo aim to use their athleticism and pace to trouble one of the group favourites.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. England renew their rivalry with Croatia in a fixture that has produced several memorable encounters, including the 2018 World Cup semi-final where Croatia came from behind to win 2-1 after extra time. England, however, responded with a 1-0 victory at Euro 2020, and will be looking to start their campaign strongly against familiar opposition.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Czechia and South Africa will contest a first-ever World Cup meeting in their second Group A fixture. Miroslav Koubek's side booked their place at the tournament via the UEFA play-offs, overcoming Republic of Ireland and Denmark thanks to thrilling penalty shootouts. Bafana Bafana, meanwhile, who have the honour of opening the tournament against co-hosts Mexico, finished top of Group C in the CAF qualifying competition.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles. Switzerland will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina in an intriguing all-European clash in Los Angeles. The Swiss have reached the knockout phase at the past three editions of FIFA World Cup™ and will be hungry to take another step towards progression this time around. Bosnia, meanwhile, are aiming to break new ground having been eliminated in the group phase in their only previous appearance at the global finals in 2014. This will be the first World Cup clash between the sides.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from Seattle stadium in Seattle. After playing their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles, USA head north to Seattle to take on Australia to try to help secure their place in the knockout stages. The Socceroos, for their part, will be determined to put up a fight in their quest to reach the Round of 16 for a second successive tournament. The two sides met in a friendly in Commerce City, Colorado, in October 2025, with the Stars and Stripes emerging 2-1 victors thanks to a Haji Wright brace.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. European sides Netherlands and Sweden continue their respective FIFA World Cup 2026™ campaigns with a showdown in the Lone Star State. The Dutch are fresh off their opening match against Japan, while the Swedes tangled with Tunisia before heading to Texas. The Netherlands overwhelmed opposition in qualifying to punch their ticket to the global finals, cruising to a first place finish in their group, while Sweden overcame a pair of play-off hurdles in the form of Ukraine and Poland to book their place.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash live on ITV from BMO Stadium in Toronto. The second Group E fixture for Germany and Côte d'Ivoire sees the first FIFA World Cup™ meeting between the European and African nations. Four-time winners Germany were surprisingly eliminated at the group phase at both Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022 and will be determined to banish those demons under coach Julian Nagelsmann. Côte d'Ivoire, meanwhile, are appearing on the global stage for the first time since Brazil 2014 and will be looking to progress beyond the opening round at the fourth time of asking.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. The sides last met at the 2022 World Cup, where Saudi Arabia produced one of the tournament’s biggest shocks with a 2-1 comeback victory over Spain in the group stage. Spain will be eager for revenge, while Saudi Arabia once again look to prove they can compete with elite opposition on the world stage.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Belgium face one of their toughest group tests against an Iran side known for frustrating higher-ranked opposition on the world stage. The Belgians will look to their attacking talent and tournament experience to break down a compact Iranian defence, with both sides aware that qualification could hinge on results against direct rivals.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Argentina and Austria meet in a fixture between two nations with long footballing traditions, although the South Americans arrive as clear favourites following their recent World Cup success. Austria, however, will hope to frustrate the holders and keep themselves firmly in the race for qualification from Group J.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. France will be strong favourites as they continue their pursuit of another World Cup title, having reached the final in both 2018 and 2022. Iraq, meanwhile, will look to frustrate one of the tournament favourites and produce what would rank among the biggest shocks in recent World Cup history.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Portugal will look to continue their push for qualification against a Uzbekistan side still adapting to the demands of tournament football at the highest level. With Portugal boasting one of Europe’s strongest attacking squads, Uzbekistan will need a disciplined defensive performance to keep themselves in contention.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on ITV from Gillette Stadium in Boston. England face Ghana in what will be the first competitive meeting between the two nations at a World Cup, with the African side known for their physicality and pace on the counter-attack. Ghana have a strong tournament pedigree, reaching the quarter-finals in 2010, and will look to challenge England in what could prove a pivotal group-stage clash.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B clash live on ITV from Lumen Field in Seattle. Bosnia and Herzegovina will take on Qatar in Seattle as Group B comes to a close. The nations, who have never played each other before at the FIFA World Cup™, are aiming to progress to the knockout phase at the global finals for the first time. If either of these sides top the group, they will take on a third-placed team from Group E, F, G, I or J in Vancouver in the Round of 32.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B clash live on ITV from BC Place in Vancouver. Co-hosts Canada have yet to reach the knockout stages of a FIFA World Cup™ and they will aim to break their duck when they take on Switzerland in their final group-stage match, which is taking place at BC Place Vancouver. The Swiss will be tough opponents, however, having made the round of 16 in the three previous tournaments. Canada beat the Swiss 3-1 in St. Gallen in May 2002, in their only previous meeting.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash live on BBC from The Linc Stadium in Philadelphia. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has already been a historic one for Curaçao and the tournament first-timers will look to chart more new waters in their Group E finale against Côte d'Ivoire. The Caribbean island are coming off of encounters against Germany and Ecuador and now their first World Cup group stage concludes against a Côte d'Ivoire side in their fourth appearance in the global finals.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A fascinating battle awaits as Ecuador and Germany go head-to-head in New York New Jersey. The match will bring the teams' Group E campaigns to a close.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. Norway face their toughest group-stage assignment against a France side packed with world-class talent and major tournament experience. The French have consistently gone deep into recent World Cups, while Norway hope their exciting attacking players can help them challenge one of the favourites for the trophy.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. Both nations could view this fixture as a crucial opportunity to secure points in a tightly balanced group. Senegal’s recent World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations experience makes them favourites, but Iraq will be determined to stay in contention for a potential place in the knockout rounds.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. The sides last met at the 2018 World Cup, where England recorded a dominant 6-1 victory, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in a one-sided encounter. Panama, featuring in just their second World Cup campaign, will be aiming for a far more competitive showing, while England look to maintain their strong record in group-stage matches.
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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Two nations with strong recent World Cup histories meet in what could be the decisive match in Group L. Croatia’s composed midfield play and knockout-stage experience will be tested by a Ghana side known for their athleticism and attacking pace, with both teams likely targeting a victory that could secure progression to the last 32.