FIFA World Cup 2026

Group Stage

2026-06-11 → 2026-06-27 (estimated — kickoff times finalize closer to round start)

The opening phase. 12 groups of 4 teams play three matches each (72 matches total). Top 2 from each group plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams qualify for the Round of 32.

Matches

The group stage has 72 matches across 12 groups. See each group page for its 6 matches.

Whale bets on this round

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