The BBC has confirmed its television schedule for the highly anticipated fixtures in the 2026 World Cup. This tournament promises to be a showcase of elite football, with matches featuring renowned teams such as England and Scotland. Below is an overview of the match schedule, including dates, times, and broadcasting networks.
Key Fixtures and Broadcast Times
The World Cup will kick off with thrilling matches starting in June 2026. Here are the confirmed fixtures:
- 11 June: Mexico vs South Africa at 20:00 BST (ITV)
- 12 June: South Korea vs play-off D at 03:00 (ITV)
- 12 June: Canada vs play-off A at 20:00 (BBC)
- 13 June: USA vs Paraguay at 02:00 (BBC)
- 13 June: Qatar vs Switzerland at 20:00 (ITV)
- 14 June: Australia vs play-off C at 05:00 (ITV)
- 14 June: Scotland vs Haiti at 02:00 (BBC)
- 14 June: Germany vs Curacao at 18:00 (ITV)
- 14 June: Netherlands vs Japan at 21:00 (ITV)
- 15 June: Play-off B vs Tunisia at 03:00 (ITV)
- 15 June: Ivory Coast vs Ecuador at 00:00 (BBC)
- 15 June: Spain vs Cape Verde at 17:00 (ITV)
- 15 June: Belgium vs Egypt at 20:00 (BBC)
- 15 June: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay at 23:00 (ITV)
- 16 June: Iran vs New Zealand at 02:00 (BBC)
- 16 June: France vs Senegal at 20:00 (BBC)
- 16 June: Play-off 2 vs Norway at 23:00 (BBC)
- 17 June: Argentina vs Algeria at 02:00 (ITV)
- 17 June: Austria vs Jordan at 05:00 (BBC)
- 17 June: Portugal vs play-off 1 at 18:00 (BBC)
- 17 June: England vs Croatia at 21:00 (ITV)
More Notable Matches
As the tournament progresses, fans can look forward to additional exciting matchups:
- 18 June: Ghana vs Panama at 00:00 (BBC)
- 19 June: USA vs Australia at 20:00 (BBC)
- 20 June: Brazil vs Haiti at 02:00 (BBC)
- 21 June: Japan vs Tunisia at 05:00 (BBC)
- 22 June: Egypt vs New Zealand at 02:00 (ITV)
- 23 June: England vs Ghana at 21:00 (BBC)
This schedule sets the stage for a world-class football event, with fan-favorite teams participating. Stay tuned to El-Balad for comprehensive coverage of the 2026 World Cup and all its fixtures.
