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Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A clash live on BBC from Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Czechia and Mexico go head-to-head in their final Group A fixture with progress to the knockout phase of the tournament on the line. The winners of Group A will face a third-place finisher from either Group C, E, F, H or I in Mexico City, while the runners-up will meet the Group B runners-up in Los Angeles. Should the third-placed team in the section qualify as one of the eight best, they will meet either the Group E or Group G winners in Boston or Seattle.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A clash live on BBC from Estadio BBVA in Monterrey. South Africa and Korea Republic clash for the first time at FIFA World Cup™ level in this Group A closer in Monterrey. Bafana Bafana are back on the global stage for the first time since they co-hosted the 2010 edition, while Korea Republic are appearing at an 11th consecutive finals.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash live on BBC from The Linc Stadium in Philadelphia. The FIFA World Cup 2026™ has already been a historic one for Curaçao and the tournament first-timers will look to chart more new waters in their Group E finale against Côte d'Ivoire. The Caribbean island are coming off of encounters against Germany and Ecuador and now their first World Cup group stage concludes against a Côte d'Ivoire side in their fourth appearance in the global finals.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. A fascinating battle awaits as Ecuador and Germany go head-to-head in New York New Jersey. The match will bring the teams' Group E campaigns to a close.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Japan and Sweden will aim to secure their places in the knockout stages when they meet in this crunch clash at Dallas Stadium. The Samurai Blue are looking to progress past the group phase for the third consecutive tournament, while Sweden moved out the opening round in the previous four tournaments they participated in, their last finals being Russia 2018.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F clash live on BBC from Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Africa meets Europe in this Group F finale, as Tunisia take on the Netherlands for just the fourth time. This will be the first competitive meeting between the pair.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D clash live on ITV from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. It was not an easy journey for Türkiye to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026™, having gone through the European play-offs, but it was certainly worth the wait and now they find themselves in a scintillating group stage finale against host nation USA at glittering Los Angeles Stadium. It will be the first World Cup meeting between the two nations.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D clash live on ITV from Levi's Stadium in San Francisco Bay Area. Paraguay will face Australia for the first time at FIFA World Cup™ level as Group D comes to a close with this clash at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium. Paraguay are competing at their first finals since 2010, while the Socceroos are featuring at a sixth straight edition.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. Norway face their toughest group-stage assignment against a France side packed with world-class talent and major tournament experience. The French have consistently gone deep into recent World Cups, while Norway hope their exciting attacking players can help them challenge one of the favourites for the trophy.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. Both nations could view this fixture as a crucial opportunity to secure points in a tightly balanced group. Senegal’s recent World Cup and Africa Cup of Nations experience makes them favourites, but Iraq will be determined to stay in contention for a potential place in the knockout rounds.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. This fixture could be crucial in the battle for progression from Group H, with both sides eyeing their most realistic chance of securing points. Saudi Arabia bring recent World Cup pedigree, while Cape Verde continue their rise on the international stage in what is a historic appearance at the tournament.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H clash live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. The standout fixture of Group H sees two World Cup heavyweights collide, with Spain’s technical style meeting Uruguay’s renowned grit and defensive organisation. Previous meetings between European and South American giants at World Cups have often been tight and tactical, and this could prove decisive in shaping the group standings.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. A key fixture in Group G sees two experienced World Cup nations meet, with Egypt relying heavily on Mohamed Salah’s attacking threat, while Iran bring tactical discipline and a strong defensive structure. Previous meetings between African and Asian sides in World Cup group stages have often been closely contested, and another tight encounter is expected.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group G clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Belgium round off their group stage against New Zealand, with the European side traditionally strong in World Cup group phases, having reached the knockout rounds in three of their last four tournaments. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be aiming to pull off a major upset against one of the group favourites in what could be a decisive final group fixture.

Coverage of the battle for grid positions at the eighth round of the season from Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 group-stage match live on BBC from MetLife Stadium in New York. The sides last met at the 2018 World Cup, where England recorded a dominant 6-1 victory, with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick in a one-sided encounter. Panama, featuring in just their second World Cup campaign, will be aiming for a far more competitive showing, while England look to maintain their strong record in group-stage matches.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L clash live on BBC from AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Two nations with strong recent World Cup histories meet in what could be the decisive match in Group L. Croatia’s composed midfield play and knockout-stage experience will be tested by a Ghana side known for their athleticism and attacking pace, with both teams likely targeting a victory that could secure progression to the last 32.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash live on BBC from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The standout fixture in Group K sees two technically gifted sides meet in a contest that could determine top spot in the group. Portugal’s recent major tournament consistency is matched by a Colombia side that has become one of South America’s most dangerous teams in recent years, promising an entertaining encounter between two attack-minded nations.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K clash live on BBC from NRG Stadium in Houston. Both sides could view this as their best opportunity to secure points in Group K, with qualification hopes potentially hanging in the balance. Uzbekistan will look to continue impressing in their debut World Cup campaign, while DR Congo aim to use their physical presence and tournament hunger to gain a crucial result.

Coverage of this FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J clash live on BBC from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Jordan face the ultimate challenge against reigning world champions Argentina, who are aiming to continue their dominance on the global stage. For Jordan, this represents one of the biggest matches in the nation’s football history, while Argentina will look to secure the result needed to progress comfortably into the knockout rounds.

Coverage of the eighth round of the season from Red Bull Ring in Spielberg. Lewis Hamilton will be hoping to continue his recent resurgence at Ferrari after he won his first ever Grand Prix with them at the previous race in Barcelona. It's been 10 years since Hamilton last won at this circuit, as he claimed his one and only victory at this race.

Bafana Bafana are through to the knockout phase of a men's FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. They face co-hosts Canada in Los Angeles for the right to claim a place in the last 16. South Africa and Canada have met only once in recorded history. That single encounter came in a friendly on November 20, 2007, with South Africa winning 2-0 at home. Sunday's Round of 32 meeting in Los Angeles is just the second time these two nations have faced each other.