The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be the biggest tournament in football history, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament begins on 11 June 2026 and ends with the final on 19 July 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Key Dates
| Stage | Date |
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| Opening Match | 11 June 2026 |
| Group Stage | 11–27 June 2026 |
| Round of 32 | 28 June – 3 July 2026 |
| Round of 16 | 4–7 July 2026 |
| Quarter-finals | 9–11 July 2026 |
| Semi-finals | 14–15 July 2026 |
| Third-place Match | 18 July 2026 |
| Final | 19 July 2026 |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Groups
Group A
Mexico, South Africa, South Korea, Czech Republic
Group B
Switzerland, Canada and other qualified teams
Group C
Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland
Group D
USA, Turkey and other qualified teams
Group E
Germany and other qualified teams
Group F
Netherlands, Japan and other qualified teams
Group G
Belgium and other qualified teams
Group H
Spain and other qualified teams
Group I
France and other qualified teams
Group J
Argentina and other qualified teams
Group K
Portugal, Colombia, DR Congo, Uzbekistan
Group L
England, Croatia, Ghana, Panama
Bangladesh Time (BST) Match Schedule
Bangladesh follows UTC+6. Since matches are being played in North America, most games will be shown in Bangladesh during:
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12:00 AM BST
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3:00 AM BST
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6:00 AM BST
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9:00 AM BST
Exact kickoff times vary depending on the host city and venue. FIFA automatically displays fixtures in your local time zone.
Major Group Stage Fixtures (Bangladesh Fans' Interest)
Opening Match
Mexico vs South Africa
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Date: 12 June 2026 (BST)
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Venue: Mexico City
Brazil Matches
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Brazil vs Morocco
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Brazil vs Haiti
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Brazil vs Scotland
Argentina Matches
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Argentina vs Algeria
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Argentina vs Austria
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Argentina vs Jordan
Portugal Matches
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Portugal vs DR Congo
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Portugal vs Uzbekistan
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Portugal vs Colombia
England Matches
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England vs Croatia
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England vs Ghana
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England vs Panama
World Cup 2026 Knockout Schedule
Round of 32
28 June – 3 July
Round of 16
4–7 July
Quarter-finals
9–11 July
Semi-finals
14–15 July
Third-place Match
18 July
Final
19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey, USA.
World Cup 2026 Schedule in Bangladesh Time (Full fixtures)
Which TV Channels Will Show FIFA World Cup 2026 in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh viewers can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on:
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BTV
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T Sports
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Somoy TV
Online streaming options include:
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Toffee
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Bioscope
All 104 World Cup matches are expected to be available through these broadcasters and streaming services.
Most Anticipated Teams at FIFA World Cup 2026
Football fans around the world will closely follow:
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Argentina national football team
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Brazil national football team
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England national football team
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Portugal national football team
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Spain national football team
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France national football team
