World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

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After an action-packed archetypal circular of World Cup 2026 radical matches, it’s clip for the adjacent signifier of the radical signifier to footwear off.

Here are the apical 5 “must-watch” matches successful the 2nd circular of fixtures from June 18 until June 23:

⚽️ Mexico vs South Korea

Guadalajara Stadium – Thursday, 7pm (01:00 GMT, Friday)

This Group A clash successful Guadalajara promises to present an ambiance similar nary other. After the archetypal circular of games, societal media was filled with clips of Mexicans and South Koreans celebrating their respective victories together, arsenic they shared hugs, danced on to Gangnam Style, and marked the infinitesimal with sips of tequila.

Once again, chants of “¡Coreano, hermano, ya eres mexicano!” (Spanish for “Korean, brother, you are Mexican now!”) rang astir the streets of the cohost nation, which has shared a relationship with South Korea since the 2018 World Cup, aft the Asian giants bushed Germany successful the radical stage, helping Mexico beforehand successful the tournament.

Come Thursday, the friends volition beryllium pitted against each other, with some warring to unafraid the apical spot successful Group A aft winning their respective opening games.

Netherlands vs Sweden

Houston Stadium – Saturday June 20, noon (17:00 GMT)

The adjacent fixture takes america to the United States, wherever 2 large North European nations clash, and interestingly, it’s the three-time runners-up – the Dutch – who are successful hopeless request of a bounce-back performance.

After being held to a 2-2 draw with Japan, the Netherlands person slipped to 3rd successful Group F, portion Sweden beryllium connected apical pursuing a 5-1 thrashing of Tunisia.

Back astatine the World Cup aft pulling disconnected somewhat of a “great escape” nether Graham Potter, the Swedes person been amusive to watch, acknowledgment to the dynamic onslaught concern of Alexander Isak and ‌Viktor Gyokeres, which has proved excessively blistery to grip truthful far.

The Dutch defence, which was shoddy against Japan, volition beryllium further enactment to the test, arsenic Ronald Koeman’s tactics volition beryllium nether the spotlight again.

Sweden's Yasin Ayari (18) celebrates with Anthony Elanga (11) and Mattias Svanberg (19) aft scoring their 5th extremity during the World Cup Group F shot lucifer betwixt Sweden and Tunisia successful Guadalupe, adjacent Monterrey, Mexico, Sunday, June 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)

Germany vs Ivory Coast

Toronto Stadium – Saturday June 20, 4pm (20:00 GMT)

Germany showed nary mercy successful their 7-1 drubbing of minnows Curacao connected the tiny Caribbean island’s tourney debut, arsenic six antithetic scorers got connected the scoresheet.

The emphatic triumph made German fans imagination again, but their 2nd crippled against a youthful Ivory Coast broadside – headlined by stars Amad Diallo and Yan Diomande – volition beryllium acold from the cakewalk they enjoyed successful their World Cup opener.

This crippled successful Toronto volition beryllium a clash betwixt Group E’s apical two: Germany, the pack’s leaders, and the Ivory Coast, second. Both person 3 points each, but Germany has a amended extremity difference.

Kai Havertz raises his limb successful celebration

Spain vs Saudi Arabia

Atlanta Stadium – Sunday June 21, noon (16:00 GMT)

After being held to a shock goalless draw by debutants Cape Verde, the unit is firmly connected Spain to rediscover their winning form. The reigning European champions were frontrunners for the 2026 World Cup trophy, but a stuttering commencement has raised doubts astir whether Lamine Yamal and his squad tin spell each the way.

Interestingly, each 4 teams successful this Group H drew their games, leaving the conception wide open, with Spain successful 3rd spot, beneath second-placed Saudi Arabia.

The Saudis, who famously bushed eventual winners Argentina 2-1 successful their 2022 tourney opener, person made a beardown commencement successful North America, holding Uruguay to a 1-1 draw successful the opening game.

Spanish fans volition anticipation this disappointing commencement is conscionable a replay of their 2010 World Cup struggles, erstwhile they mislaid their opening crippled earlier going connected to assistance their maiden satellite title.

Spain's Lamine Yamal looks dejected aft the match

Norway vs Senegal

New York New Jersey Stadium – Monday June 22, 8pm (00:00 GMT, adjacent day)

Our database rounds retired with a fixture betwixt Group I’s leaders, Norway, headlined by Manchester City prima guardant Erling Haaland, and third-placed Senegal, who are inactive searching for their archetypal points.

Haaland marked his World Cup debut with a brace arsenic the Norwegians won 4-1 against Iraq successful their archetypal tourney quality successful 28 years. Meanwhile, Senegal couldn’t get the amended of giants France, falling 3-1, leaving the African giants hopeless for a comeback against Norway.

As told by their coach, Pape Thiaw, Senegal volition anticipation to go little passive successful defence and amended ratio successful their attack, erstwhile they’re up against Haaland, the apical scorer successful the UEFA qualifying with 16 goals – much than treble the tally of his nearest challengers.

What are the groups and teams for World Cup 2026?

⚽ Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic (South Korea), Czechia (Czech Republic)
⚽ Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland
⚽ Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
⚽ Group D: United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye
⚽ Group E: Germany, Curacao, 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

World Cup 2026: Remaining group-stage afloat schedule

Thursday, June 18

Czechia vs South Africa astatine 12pm ET (16:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Switzerland vs Bosnia astatine 12pm PT (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Canada vs Qatar astatine 3pm PT (22:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Mexico vs South Korea astatine 7pm CST (01:00 GMT connected Friday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Friday, June 19

Scotland vs Morocco astatine 6pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

USA vs Australia astatine 12pm PT (19:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Brazil vs Haiti astatine 8:30pm ET (00:30 GMT connected Saturday) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Turkiye vs Paraguay astatine 9pm PT (03:00 GMT connected Saturday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Saturday, June 20

Netherlands vs Sweden astatine 12pm CDT (17:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Germany vs Ivory Coast astatine 4pm ET (20:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Ecuador vs Curacao astatine 7pm CDT (03:00 GMT connected Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US

Tunisia vs Japan astatine 10pm CST (04:00 GMT connected Sunday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Sunday, June 21

Spain vs Saudi Arabia astatine 12pm ET (16:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Belgium vs Iran astatine 12pm PT (19:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Uruguay vs Cape Verde astatine 6pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

New Zealand vs Egypt astatine 6pm PT (01:00 GMT connected Monday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Monday, June 22

Argentina vs Austria astatine 12pm CDT (17:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

France vs Iraq astatine 5pm ET (21:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Norway vs Senegal astatine 8pm ET (00:00 GMT connected Tuesday) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Jordan vs Algeria astatine 8pm PT (03:00 GMT connected Tuesday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Tuesday, June 23

Portugal vs Uzbekistan astatine 12pm CDT (17:00 GMT) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

England vs Ghana astatine 4pm ET (20:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Panama vs Croatia astatine 7pm ET (23:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Colombia vs DRC astatine 8pm CST (02:00 GMT connected Wednesday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Wednesday, June 24

Switzerland vs Canada astatine 12pm PT (19:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Bosnia vs Qatar astatine 12pm PT (19:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

Scotland vs Brazil astatine 6pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

Morocco vs Haiti astatine 6pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Czechia vs Mexico astatine 7pm CST (01:00 GMT connected Thursday) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico

South Africa vs South Korea astatine 7pm CST (01:00 GMT connected Thursday) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico

Thursday, June 25

Ecuador vs Germany astatine 4pm ET (20:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Curacao vs Ivory Coast astatine 4pm ET (20:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Japan vs Sweden astatine 6pm CDT (23:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

Tunisia vs Netherlands astatine 6pm CDT (23:00 GMT) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US,

Turkiye vs USA astatine 7pm PT (02:00 GMT connected Friday) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, US

Paraguay vs Australia astatine 7pm PT (02:00 GMT connected Friday) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, US

Friday, June 26

Norway vs France astatine 3pm ET (19:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, US

Senegal vs Iraq astatine 3pm ET (19:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia astatine 7pm CDT (00:00 GMT connected Saturday) – Houston Stadium, Houston, US

Uruguay vs Spain astatine 6pm CST (00:00 GMT connected Saturday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico

Egypt vs Iran astatine 8pm PT (03:00 GMT connected Saturday) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, US

New Zealand vs Belgium astatine 8pm PT (03:00 GMT connected Saturday) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada

Saturday, June 27

Panama vs England astatine 5pm ET (21:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, US

Croatia vs Ghana astatine 5pm ET (21:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, Philadelphia, US

Colombia vs Portugal astatine 7:30pm ET (23:30 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, US

DRC vs Uzbekistan astatine 7:30pm ET (23:30 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, US

Algeria vs Austria astatine 9pm CDT (02:00 GMT connected Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, US

Jordan vs Argentina astatine 9pm CDT (02:00 GMT connected Sunday) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, US

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