The highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, concluded on Sunday, July 19, following an intense month of competition. Below is the complete match schedule and results from this historic 23rd edition of the tournament.
First week of action
Thursday, June 11
Mexico secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in the tournament opener.
Friday, June 12
South Korea defeated the Czech Republic 2-1, while Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina played to a 1-1 draw.
Saturday, June 13
United States dominated Paraguay with a 4-1 win, while Qatar and Switzerland settled for a 1-1 stalemate.
Sunday, June 14
Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw, and Scotland edged past Haiti 1-0. Australia triumphed over Turkey 2-0, while Germany crushed Curaçao 7-1. Netherlands and Japan played a 2-2 draw.
Mid-tournament highlights
Monday, June 15
Côte d’Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0, while Sweden overwhelmed Tunisia 5-1. Spain and Cape Verde played to a goalless draw, as did Belgium and Egypt.
Tuesday, June 16
France defeated Senegal 3-1, while Saudi Arabia and Uruguay settled for a 1-1 draw. Iran and New Zealand also played to a 2-2 finish.
Wednesday, June 17
Norway thrashed Iraq 4-1, and Argentina overpowered Algeria 3-0. Austria beat Jordan 3-1, while Portugal and DR Congo played to a 1-1 draw. England defeated Croatia 4-2.
Knockout stage kicks off
Thursday, June 18
Ghana defeated Panama 1-0, and Colombia downed Uzbekistan 3-1. The Czech Republic and South Africa played to a 1-1 draw, while Switzerland routed Bosnia and Herzegovina 4-1.
Friday, June 19
Canada crushed Qatar 6-0, and Mexico edged South Korea 1-0. United States beat Australia 2-0.
Saturday, June 20
Scotland fell to Morocco 0-1, and Brazil dismantled Haiti 3-0. Turkey lost to Paraguay 0-1, while Netherlands overwhelmed Sweden 5-1. Germany defeated Côte d’Ivoire 2-1.
Quarterfinal showdowns
Sunday, June 28
The knockout rounds began with South Africa edging past Canada 1-0 in a dramatic 16th-final clash.
Monday, June 29
Brazil survived Japan 2-1, while Germany and Paraguay played to a 1-1 draw before Paraguay advanced via penalties.
Tuesday, June 30
Netherlands and Morocco played to a 1-1 draw, with Morocco advancing on penalties. Côte d’Ivoire fell to Norway 1-2, while France crushed Sweden 3-0.
Wednesday, July 1
Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0, England beat DR Congo 2-1, and Belgium edged past Senegal 3-2 in extra time.
Thursday, July 2
United States eliminated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, and Spain overpowered Austria 3-1.
Friday, July 3
Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0, and Australia fell to Egypt in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw.
Semifinals and final
Saturday, July 4
Argentina defeated Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time, and Colombia eliminated Ghana 1-0. Canada fell to Morocco 0-3, and Paraguay was stopped by France 0-1.
Sunday, July 5
Brazil was eliminated by Norway 1-2.
Monday, July 6
Mexico lost to England 2-3, and Portugal fell to Spain 0-1.
Tuesday, July 7
United States was crushed by Belgium 1-4, Argentina edged past Egypt 3-2, and Switzerland advanced past Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Thursday, July 9
France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
Friday, July 10
Spain eliminated Belgium 2-1.
Saturday, July 11
Norway fell to England 1-2 in extra time.
Sunday, July 12
Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the final.
Tuesday, July 14
France fell to Spain 0-2.
Wednesday, July 15
England was eliminated by Argentina 1-2.
Saturday, July 18
In the third-place playoff, France defeated England 2-0.
Sunday, July 19
Spain claimed the 2026 World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in a thrilling final.
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