The 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw, held on December 13, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland, has set up several high-profile matches. Among the most anticipated are Brazil vs. Morocco and France vs. Senegal, according to the official schedule released by FIFA.
Brazil and Morocco are scheduled to meet on June 14, 2026, at 00:00 local time (night of Saturday to Sunday) at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This match is part of Group F, which also includes Portugal and New Zealand.
France will face Senegal on June 15, 2026, at 21:00 local time at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, in Group D. The group also includes Denmark and Australia.
Other notable group stage matches include Argentina vs. Nigeria on June 16, 2026, at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and Germany vs. Japan on June 17, 2026, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams for the first time, with matches played across 16 venues in North America.
