SEATTLEΒ βΒ The 2026 FIFA World Cup is well into the second run of group play, with every team still eager to post wins as they look to secure a place in the knockout stage.
Hereβs everything you need to know about matches being played on Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the 48-team tournament across the U.S., Mexico and Canada (all times Pacific).
Fridayβs Group C matchups:
Scotland vs. Morocco
Moroccoβs Soufiane Rahimi controls the ball during a World Cup match against Brazil on June 13.
(Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images)
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Mass.
Time: 3 p.m. PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: Scotland opened its World Cup with a win over Haiti β its first in 10 tournament games against teams from the Americas β on John McGinnβs goal midway through the first half. A win or draw here will probably be enough to send the Scots on to the knockout stage for the first time. Morocco came away from its first match with a well-earned point in a 1-1 draw with Brazil. That game was nearly as equal statistically as it was on the scoreboard. Moroccoβs score came from Ismael Saibari in the 21st minute.
Brazil vs. Haiti
Vinicius Junior celebrates after scoring against Morocco in the World Cup on June 13.
(Adam Hunger / Associated Press)
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
Time: 5:30 p.m. PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: Haiti outpossessed and outshot Scotland in its opening loss but it couldnβt score, leaving it needing at least a point here to keep its hopes of advancing alive. Brazil got a 32nd-minute goal from VinΓcius JΓΊnior in its opener.
Fridayβs Group D matchups:
United States vs. Australia
U.S. midfielder Gio Reyna celebrates with defender Chris Richards after a 4-1 win over Paraguay at the World Cup on June 12.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
Where: Lumen Field, Seattle
Time: Noon PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: The only time the U.S. won two games in the group stage was 1930; the Americans can equal that with a win here after thrashing Paraguay in its opener. Folarin Balogunβs two goals in that game equaled another record from 1930, which was the last time a U.S. player had multiple goals in a World Cup game. Australia opened with a 2-0 win over Turkey. A win or draw here will likely send the Socceroos to the next round for a second straight World Cup.
Paraguay vs. Turkey
Paraguay head coach Gustavo Alfaro talks with his players during a training session on Thursday.
(Eugene Hoshiko / Associated Press)
Where: Leviβs Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.
Time: 8 p.m. PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: Neither team can afford a loss if they hope to advance. Turkey dominated its opener, outshooting Australia 30-9, taking 51 touches in the penalty area and completing 90% of its 635 passes. But it had nothing to show for it in a 2-0 loss. Paraguay was never in its opener, falling behind the U.S. 3-0 in the first half of a 4-1 loss.
Saturdayβs Group E matches:
Germany vs. Ivory Coast
Ivory Coastβs Yan Diomande celebrates a goal against Ecuador in the World Cup on June 14.
(Petr David Josek / Associated Press)
Where: BMO Field, Toronto
Time: 1 p.m. PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: Germany pounded tiny CuraΓ§ao 7-1 in its opener. The last time Germany won 7-1 in a World Cup was in 2014 when it routed Brazil en route to its fourth title. The Ivory Coast started its tournament with a 1-0 upset of Ecuador on substitute Amad Dialloβs goal in the 90th minute. Ivory Coast limited the South Americans to just one shot on goal.
Ecuador vs. Curaçao
CuraΓ§aoβs Livano Comenencia shoots against Germany during a World Cup match on June 14.
(Eric Gay / Associated Press)
Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Mo.
Time: 5 p.m. PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: Neither team can afford another loss after falling in their openers, but CuraΓ§ao has the bigger hill to climb after surrendering 26 shots β 12 on target β in a one-sided loss to Germany. The only bright spot was Livano Comenencia scoring CuraΓ§aoβs first-ever World Cup goal. Ecuador had few scoring changes in its loss to Ivory Coast. It will need to do better if it hopes to get out of the group stage for just the second time.
Saturdayβs Group F matchups:
Netherlands vs. Sweden
Swedenβs Yasin Ayari (18) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Tunisia in the World Cup on June 14.
(Matias Delacroix / Associated Press)
Where: NRG Stadium, Houston
Time: 10 a.m. PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: Yasin Ayari scored the first and last of Swedenβs goals in the 5-1 win over Tunisia last week. The Netherlands twice lost leads in its 2-2 draw with Japan. The Dutch havenβt been eliminated in the first round of a World Cup since 1938, but a loss here could put that streak in jeopardy.
Tunisia vs. Japan
Japanβs Daichi Kamada controls the ball in front of the Netherlandsβ Teun Koopmeiners during a World Cup match on June 14.
(Jessica Tobias / Associated Press)
Where: Estadio BBVA, Guadalupe, Mexico
Time: 9 p.m. PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: Tunisia will play its first game under interim coach HervΓ© Renard, who managed the team from 2019-22. He replaces Sabri Lamouchi, who was fired after Tunisiaβs listless loss to Sweden. Japan earned a point in its opener, twice rallying from deficits to draw the Netherlands on Daichi Kamadaβs goal in the 88th minute.
Sundayβs Group G matchups:
Belgium vs. Iran
Belgiumβs Romelu Lukaku, right, is challenged by Egyptβs Ramy Rabia during a World Cup Group G match on June 15.
(Alex Grimm / Getty Images)
Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
Time: noon PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: Iran twice rallied from deficits to draw New Zealand in its first game while Belgium, outplayed by Egypt in its opener, was lucky to escape with a point on an own goal early in the second half. Belgiumβs aging golden generation of Romelu Lukaku, Kevin DeBruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Thomas Meunier and Axel Witsel are going to need to do much better if they hope to avoid another early World Cup exit.
New Zealand vs. Egypt
New Zealandβs Callan Elliot, left, and Iranβs Mehdi Ghayedi battle for the ball during a World Cup Group G match on June 15.
(Andre Penner / Associated Press)
Where: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Time: 6 p.m. PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: One of these teams could make history since neither has ever won a World Cup game. New Zealand earned its first point in three World Cup appearances with a draw against Iran. Egyptβs tie with Belgium was its third draw in eight games. And there could be an added bonus to that history since a victory likely sends the winner on to the next round.
Sundayβs Group H matchups:
Spain vs. Saudi Arabia
Spainβs Mikel Oyarzabal, top, challenges for the ball during a draw with Cape Verde on June 15.
(Mattia Ozbot / Getty Images)
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Time: 9 a.m. PDT
TV: Fox, Telemundo
The buzz: Both teams opened the World Cup with surprising results. Third-ranked Spain was unable to score against No. 64 Cape Verde in a game that ended in a draw. Saudi Arabia was 10 minutes away from upsetting Uruguay, only to settle for a tie. Spain desperately needs a win to get its World Cup back on track while another good performance from Saudi Arabia β unbeaten in its last three games β would have the Arabian Falcons dreaming of a spot in the knockout stage.
Uruguay vs. Cape Verde
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha holds the nationβs flag after a draw with Spain on June 15.
(Buda Mendes / Getty Images)
Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Fla.
Time: 3 p.m. PDT
TV: FS1, Telemundo
The buzz: With all four teams playing to draws in their openers, the group is wide open. That creates a rare opportunity for tournament debutante Cape Verde, the second-smallest country to qualify for a World Cup. Vozinha, Cape Verdeβs goalkeeper, made seven saves to shut out Spain. If he can frustrate Uruguay the same way, Cape Verde could be through to the round of 32.
