Question 1

When is the World Cup 2026?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Question 2

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Forty-eight teams compete in the 2026 World Cup, the first expanded edition. Twelve groups of four are followed by a Round of 32, the new addition to accommodate the larger field.

Question 3

Where can I watch the World Cup 2026 in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Every match is free in the UK. BBC and ITV split the rights, with coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, ITV4 and ITVX. Radio commentary is on BBC 5 Live and BBC Sounds.

Question 4

Do I need a subscription to watch the World Cup?

Accepted Answer

No. UK rights are entirely free-to-air on BBC and ITV. There is no World Cup match in 2026 that requires a paid subscription on UK television.

Question 5

When are England's World Cup matches?

Accepted Answer

England's group stage fixtures are listed on this page once the draw is finalised. Knockout fixtures depend on group stage results and bracket positioning.

Question 6

Has Scotland qualified for the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Scotland qualified for their first World Cup since France 1998 after beating Denmark 4-2 at Hampden Park. Their group stage fixtures are listed on this page once the draw is finalised.

Question 7

What time are the World Cup matches in UK time?

Accepted Answer

Most matches kick off in UK afternoons and evenings, between roughly 5pm and 1am UK time, due to North American time zones across the host cities.

#	Team		P	GD	Pts
1		Mexico	0	0	0
2		South Africa	0	0	0
3		South Korea	0	0	0
4		Czechia	0	0	0

#	Team		P	GD	Pts
1		Canada	0	0	0
2		Switzerland	0	0	0
3		Qatar	0	0	0
4		Bosnia and Herzegovina	0	0	0

#	Team		P	GD	Pts
1		Brazil	0	0	0
2		Morocco	0	0	0
3		Haiti	0	0	0
4		Scotland	0	0	0

#	Team		P	GD	Pts
1		USA	0	0	0
2		Paraguay	0	0	0
3		Australia	0	0	0
4		Türkiye	0	0	0

#	Team		P	GD	Pts
1		Germany	0	0	0
2		Curaçao	0	0	0
3		Côte d'Ivoire	0	0	0
4		Ecuador	0	0	0

World Cup 2026 Fixtures, Groups & Where to Watch

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Group I

Group J

Group K

Group L