Remaining group schedules, teams, and top third round group matches for the tournament in North America.
After 48 games in North America, the final round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup is upon us.
After these matches, 16 teams will be eliminated and 32 countries will advance to the final tournament.
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The top two teams in each of the 12 groups and the top eight teams in third place will advance to the next phase.
Here are the top 5 “must-see” matches for the second round from June 24th to June 27th.
⚽️ Scotland vs Brazil
Miami Stadium – Wednesday, 6pm (22:00 GMT)
These teams will meet for the fifth time in the World Cup, and there’s plenty to see in this intriguing matchup in Miami.
Brazil are aiming to advance to the knockout stages as group winners and are currently tied at the top of Group C with Morocco on four points.
Scotland are aiming to advance through their group for the first time in a major international competition and know that a point will almost guarantee them a place in the round of 32.
Group C is expected to change dramatically in the final round, with Morocco facing Haiti at the same time.
If that’s not enough, Brazil’s Neymar will also be making his first appearance at this World Cup.
⚽️Japan vs Sweden
Dallas Stadium – Thursday, 6pm (23:00 GMT)
It’s difficult to predict which Sweden representative will appear in Dallas on Thursday.
Graham Potter’s team defeated Tunisia 5-1 in their first World Cup match, but lost to the Netherlands in a tie.
Japan was fun to watch in this tournament and were in great form with a 4-0 win against Tunisia over the weekend.
Expect a lot of goals and a lot of drama in this match. There is a lot to play for as the winners seal a top-two finish in Group F.
⚽️ Norway vs France
Boston Stadium – Friday, 3pm (19:00 GMT)
Norway and France have already qualified for the knockout stages, but this match looks like it will be a close battle as both teams aim to take the top spot in Group I.
Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé have both scored four goals so far and will be desperate to add to their tally as they chase Lionel Messi.
France are among the favorites to host the World Cup next month, aiming to finish the group stage with three wins from three games.
However, Norway has an opportunity to prove that they are truly a dark horse and can compete with the international elite.
Enjoy big events in Boston.
⚽️Uruguay vs Spain
Seattle Stadium – Friday, 6pm (00:00 GMT on Saturday)
Group H is a close contest after the disappointing result in the opening match.
Uruguay drew with Saudi Arabia, and Cape Verde shocked the world with a goalless draw with Spain.
La Roja bounced back by defeating Saudi Arabia and will head into the final match as the group leader in second place, two points behind Uruguay.
A win in Seattle would secure Spain the top spot and ensure they avoid Argentina in the round of 32.
⚽️ Egypt vs Iran
Seattle Stadium – Friday, 8pm (3am GMT on Saturday)
Neither team has ever made it out of their group at the World Cup, but at least one of them will accomplish that feat on Friday.
Group G has come together closely after a string of drawn matches and is well set up for an interesting final round of matches.
If either Egypt or Iran wins, they will be guaranteed a place in the finals, so both teams are expected to play in this match.
Iran has faced a number of challenges at this World Cup, including travel restrictions and visa issues, even before the tournament began.
If Iran advances, there is still a possibility that it will face the United States in the final tournament.
2026 World Cup: Complete remaining group stage schedule
Wednesday June 24th
Switzerland vs. Canada 12:00pm PT (19:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada Bosnia vs. Qatar 12:00pm PT (19:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA Scotland vs. Brazil 6:00pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, Miami, USA Morocco vs. Haiti 6:00pm ET (22:00 GMT) – Atlanta, Atlanta Stadium USA Czech Republic vs. Mexico 7pm CST (Thursday 01:00 GMT) – Mexico City Stadium, Mexico City, Mexico South Africa vs. South Korea 7pm CST (Thursday 01:00 GMT) – Estadio Monterrey, Guadalupe, Mexico
Thursday, June 25th
Ecuador vs. Germany 4:00pm ET (20:00 GMT) – New York New Jersey Stadium, New Jersey, USA Curacao vs. Ivory Coast 4:00pm ET (20:00 GMT) – Philadelphia, USA, Philadelphia Stadium Japan vs. Sweden 6:00pm CDT (23:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, USA Tunisia vs. Netherlands 6:00pm CDT (23:00 GMT) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, USA, Torquier vs. USA 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Friday 02:00 GMT) – Los Angeles Stadium, Los Angeles, USA Paraguay vs. Australia Paraguay vs. Australia 7:00 PM Pacific Time (Friday 02:00 GMT) – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, San Francisco, USA
Friday June 26th
Norway vs. France 3:00pm ET (19:00 GMT) – Boston Stadium, Boston, USA Senegal vs. Iraq 3:00pm ET (19:00 GMT) – Toronto Stadium, Canada Cape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia 7:00pm CDT (12:00am GMT Saturday) – Houston Stadium, Houston, USA Uruguay vs. Spain 6:00pm CT (midnight GMT Saturday) – Estadio Guadalajara, Zapopan, Mexico Egypt vs. Iran 8:00 PM Pacific Time (Saturday 03:00 GMT) – Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA, New Zealand vs. Belgium 8:00 PM Pacific Time (Saturday 03:00 GMT) – BC Place, Vancouver, Canada
Saturday June 27th
Panama vs. England 5:00pm ET (21:00 GMT) – New Jersey Stadium, New York, 5:00pm ET (21:00 GMT) Croatia vs. Ghana 5:00pm ET (21:00 GMT) – Philadelphia Stadium, USA, 7:30pm ET Colombia vs. Portugal 7:30pm ET (23:30 GMT) – Miami Stadium, East, USA Democratic Republic of the Congo vs. Uzbekistan 7:30pm ET (23:30 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, USA Algeria vs. Austria, 9pm CDT (Sunday 02:00 GMT) – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, USA Jordan vs. Argentina, 9pm CDT (Sunday 02:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium, Dallas, USA
