World Cup 2026
Schedule of First Round Matches for All Teams in 2026 World Cup
The 2026 World Cup begins tomorrow with 48 teams competing across the US, Canada, and Mexico, featuring key matches including Egypt versus Belgium.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will commence tomorrow with the participation of 48 national teams for the first time in the tournament's history.
The opening round matches start on Thursday and will continue until Thursday, June 18. Among the fixtures, the match between Egypt and Belgium stands out as a significant game for the Egyptian team in this World Cup. The schedule for the first round is as follows:
First Round Match Schedule
Thursday, June 11:
Mexico vs. South Africa at 10:00 PM
Friday, June 12:
South Korea vs. Czech Republic at 5:00 AM
Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 10:00 PM
United States vs. Paraguay at 4:00 AM
Qatar vs. Switzerland at 10:00 PM
Brazil vs. Morocco at 1:00 AM
Haiti vs. Scotland at 4:00 AM
Australia vs. Turkey at 7:00 AM
Germany vs. Poland at 8:00 PM
Netherlands vs. Japan at 11:00 PM
Monday, June 15:
Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador at 2:00 AM
Sweden vs. Tunisia at 5:00 AM
Spain vs. Cape Verde at 7:00 PM
Belgium vs. Egypt at 10:00 PM
Tuesday, June 16:
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at 1:00 AM
Iran vs. New Zealand at 4:00 AM
France vs. Senegal at 10:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17:
Iraq vs. Norway at 1:00 AM
Argentina vs. Algeria at 4:00 AM
Jordan vs. Austria at 7:00 AM
Portugal vs. Democratic Republic of Congo at 8:00 PM
England vs. Croatia at 11:00 PM
Thursday, June 18:
Ghana vs. Panama at 2:00 AM
Uzbekistan vs. Colombia at 5:00 AM
Government Measures for World Cup Opening
In preparation for the World Cup opening, Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum announced that federal employees in Mexico City will work remotely on June 11. Additionally, all educational institutions will suspend classes across all levels on that day to reduce expected congestion coinciding with the tournament's launch.
This government initiative aims to facilitate transportation and enhance traffic safety as Mexico City hosts the opening match along with several related events anticipated to attract large crowds.
The decision mandates that federal government agencies implement work-from-home arrangements for employees residing in the capital, while essential sectors such as healthcare, security, infrastructure, and tournament-related activities will continue their operations.
The suspension of classes applies to public and private educational institutions from kindergartens through universities. The government also encouraged private sector organizations to adopt flexible measures, including remote work, to alleviate road network pressure during the opening events.
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