Your friendly guide to the 2026 World Cup

Match previews, the full schedule, group tables and a clear guide to official broadcasters β€” all in one place for fans who follow along.

Curious how the next round will play out?

Read our editorial match previews, check the schedule, and find the official broadcaster for every fixture.

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Teams to Watch

A neutral look at squads shaping the tournament's group stage and beyond

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Brazil Group C

Fluid attacking football built on quick combinations, though the back line faces regular tests from pace.

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France Group A

Deep squad with tournament experience, known for turning midfield control into late-game breakthroughs.

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Japan Group F

Organised, disciplined pressing side that has troubled bigger nations with tempo and structure.

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Argentina Group B

Balanced between defensive solidity and sharp transitions, often patient before finding the right moment.

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Germany Group D

Methodical build-up play with a strong bench, historically steady across long tournament stretches.

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Morocco Group E

Compact defensive shape paired with direct counters, a group of nations often underestimate early on.

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Portugal Group G

Technical midfield play with width from the flanks, capable of controlling possession for long spells.

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South Korea Group H

Quick transitions and stamina-driven pressing, a side that tends to grow stronger as matches progress.

Upcoming Matches

The next fixtures on the calendar, stage by stage

Fri 17 Jul 18:00
Portugal vs South Korea Group G decider
Group Stage
Sat 18 Jul 21:00
Brazil vs Morocco
Group Stage
Mon 20 Jul 17:00
Germany vs Japan Final group fixture
Group Stage
Thu 23 Jul 20:00
Argentina vs France Rematch of a past final
Round of 16
Sat 25 Jul 16:00
Winner Group C vs Runner-up Group D
Round of 16
Sun 26 Jul 20:00
Winner Group G vs Runner-up Group H Evening kickoff
Round of 16
Fri 31 Jul 18:00
Quarter-Final 1 Winners TBD Bracket confirmed after Round of 16
Quarter-Final
Sat 01 Aug 21:00
Quarter-Final 2 Winners TBD
Quarter-Final
Wed 05 Aug 20:00
Semi-Final 1 Winners TBD Path to the final
Semi-Final

Reader Questions

Where can I actually watch the matches?

We publish a broadcaster guide pointing to the official TV networks holding rights in different regions. We recommend checking your local listings, since coverage can vary by country and change close to kickoff.

Are your match previews financial or betting advice?

No. Our previews are editorial analysis written for information and entertainment, looking at form, tactics and history. They are not betting advice and shouldn't be used to make financial decisions.

How do you calculate the percentages in your previews?

Our editorial model weighs recent form, head-to-head history and squad news to produce illustrative probabilities and an expected score. They're estimates meant to frame the discussion, not certainties.

Do you show live matches on this site?

We don't show matches on this site β€” our focus is written previews, schedules and group tables. See our broadcaster guide for where each official channel is airing a given fixture.

How often is the schedule and group table updated?

We update fixtures, results and group standings as matches are completed, so the schedule and tables reflect the latest confirmed information throughout the tournament.

How We See the Games

A calm, analytical read on four upcoming fixtures

Group Stage Β· Matchday 3
Portugal 2-1 South Korea
54% 27% 19%

Portugal's midfield control should create chances, though South Korea's pressing has unsettled stronger sides before.

Medium
Group Stage Β· Matchday 3
Brazil 1-1 Morocco
47% 29% 24%

Morocco's compact defensive shape has frustrated more fluid attacking teams, making an open scoreline unlikely.

Low
Group Stage Β· Matchday 3
Germany 2-2 Japan
45% 28% 27%

Both sides favour patient build-up, so we expect a tight game decided by fine margins in the final third.

Low
Round of 16
Argentina 1-1 France
38% 27% 35%

A rematch of a memorable final, with France's bench depth potentially mattering if the game goes deep.

Medium

These previews are editorial estimates provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice.