The FIFA World Cup 2026 will get underway today (June 11) with hosts Mexico taking on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
The tournament, jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, is the largest FIFA World Cup in history, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches.
The opening match between Mexico and South Africa will begin at 12.30 a.m. Sri Lanka time on Friday, June 12. (Newswire)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group Stage Schedule (Sri Lanka Time)
Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 12:30 AM
United States vs Paraguay — 6:30 AM
Switzerland vs Bosnia & Herzegovina — 12:30 AM
United States vs Australia — 12:30 AM
Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Qatar — 12:30 AM
South Africa vs South Korea — 6:30 AM
Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia — 5:30 AM
Brazil vs Morocco — June 14, 3:30 AM
France vs Senegal — June 17, 12:30 AM
England vs Croatia — June 18, 1:30 AM
Netherlands vs Sweden — June 20, 10:30 PM
France vs Norway — June 27, 12:30 AM
Uruguay vs Spain — June 27, 5:30 AM
The tournament runs from June 12 (SL time) to July 20 (SL time), with the final scheduled at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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