2026 FIFA World Cup: Early Matches See Portugal Draw and England Secure Victory
Overview of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has kicked off, spanning multiple cities across North America. This edition is the largest ever, featuring 48 teams organized into 12 groups, all competing for the prestigious trophy.
Matches are being held in eleven U.S. cities, three locations in Mexico, and two Canadian venues over more than a month of play.
Group Lineups
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Czechia, South Korea
- Group B: Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Switzerland, Qatar
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
- Group D: USA, Australia, Türkiye, Paraguay
- Group E: Germany, Curaçao, Ivory Coast, Ecuador
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Egypt, Sweden, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, New Zealand
- Group G: Belgium, Spain, Uruguay, Cape Verde
- Group H: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Cape Verde
- Group I: France, Norway, Senegal, Iraq
- Group J: Argentina, Austria, Jordan, Algeria
- Group K: Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia
- Group L: England, Ghana, Panama, Croatia
Recent Match Highlights
On Wednesday, June 17, Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw at Houston's NRG Stadium. Meanwhile, England defeated Croatia 4-2 at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, showcasing strong early form. Ghana edged Panama 1-0 in Toronto.
Early Results Summary
- June 11: Mexico beat South Africa 2-0; South Korea won against Czechia 2-1
- June 12: Canada and Bosnia & Herzegovina drew 1-1; USA triumphed over Paraguay 4-1
- June 13: Qatar and Switzerland ended 1-1; Brazil and Morocco also tied 1-1; Scotland and Haiti drew 1-1
- June 14: Australia defeated Türkiye 2-0; Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1; Netherlands and Japan drew 2-2; Ivory Coast won 1-0 versus Ecuador; Sweden dominated Tunisia 5-1
- June 15: Spain and Cape Verde played to 0-0; Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1; Saudi Arabia and Uruguay tied 1-1; Iran and New Zealand drew 2-2
- June 16: France beat Senegal 3-1; Norway overwhelmed Iraq 4-1; Argentina bested Algeria 3-0; Austria overcame Jordan 3-1
