11 June – 19 July 2026
World Cup 2026: Fixtures, Results, Lineups & Player Ratings
Every match of the 2026 World Cup, covered: team news and a preview before each game, confirmed starting XIs shortly before kick-off, and a match report with player ratings for both teams after the final whistle.
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From kick-off to the final, Football IQ publishes World Cup-themed games every day of the tournament: goalscorers, starting XIs, timelines and more. Free in your browser, no signup.
World Cup 2026 FAQs
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The 2026 World Cup runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026 across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The opening match is Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June.
How many matches are in the 2026 World Cup?
104 matches. It is the first 48-team World Cup: twelve groups of four, then a knockout from the round of 32 to the final on 19 July 2026.
What does Football IQ publish for each match?
Every match page carries a preview with team news and a prediction, confirmed starting XIs shortly before kick-off, live score updates, and a match report with player ratings for both teams after full time.
Where can I play World Cup games?
Football IQ publishes World Cup-themed games every day of the tournament, free in your browser at football-iq.app/play, plus a World Cup trivia question bank with 50+ questions. The full set of daily games, with streaks and stats, is on the Football IQ app for iPhone.
Coverage by the Football IQ Sports Desk: generated from verified match data, checked by automated editorial review, and corrected as final statistics settle.