Opening week is where the tournament finally turns from countdown to matchday. Mexico opened in Mexico City, Canada drew 1-1 in Toronto, and the United States beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles.
Use this page when you want the first 24 fixtures in one place without scanning the full 104-match schedule. Each card keeps the date, kickoff time, teams, and venue close together.
If one match matters most to you, start there. From each fixture, you can move into team pages, match previews, TV and streaming help, ticket guidance, or group standings.
Plan opening week
Start hereOpening match
Mexico vs South Africa starts the tournament
Open the first match for kickoff time, venue details, Group A context, and the full preview.
Canada result
Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
See Canada's first Group B point, then check the rest of their schedule and team page.
USA result
United States 4-1 Paraguay
Check the final score, key scorers, venue details, TV and streaming options, and Group D context.
Viewing
How to watch opening week
Find TV, streaming, timezone, and backup viewing guidance before the first whistle.
Tickets
Last-minute ticket planning
Check ticket, resale, transfer, and matchday entry guidance before making plans.
Standings
Track groups once results start
Once matches begin, use the standings page to see how each result changes the group table.
Opening-week fixture list
24 matchesMexico vs South Africa
Final - Mexico 2-0 South Africa
Match RecapKorea Republic vs Czechia
Final - Korea Republic 2-1 Czechia
Match RecapCanada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Final - Canada 1-1 Bosnia & Herzegovina
Match RecapUnited States vs Paraguay
Final - United States 4-1 Paraguay
Match RecapHaiti vs Scotland
Final - Haiti 0-1 Scotland
Match RecapAustralia vs Türkiye
Final - Australia 2-0 Türkiye
Match RecapBrazil vs Morocco
Final - Brazil 1-1 Morocco
Match RecapQatar vs Switzerland
Final - Qatar 1-1 Switzerland
Match RecapCôte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador
Final - Côte d'Ivoire 1-0 Ecuador
Match RecapGermany vs Curaçao
Final - Germany 7-1 Curaçao
Match RecapNetherlands vs Japan
Final - Netherlands 2-2 Japan
Match RecapSweden vs Tunisia
Final - Sweden 5-1 Tunisia
Match RecapSaudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Final - Saudi Arabia 1-1 Uruguay
Match RecapSpain vs Cabo Verde
Final - Spain 0-0 Cabo Verde
Match RecapIran vs New Zealand
Final - Iran 2-2 New Zealand
Fixture DetailsBelgium vs Egypt
Final - Belgium 1-1 Egypt
Match RecapFrance vs Senegal
Final - France 3-1 Senegal
Match RecapIraq vs Norway
Final - Iraq 1-4 Norway
Fixture DetailsArgentina vs Algeria
Final - Argentina 3-0 Algeria
Match RecapAustria vs Jordan
Final - Austria 3-1 Jordan
Match RecapGhana vs Panama
Final - Ghana 1-0 Panama
Match RecapEngland vs Croatia
Final - England 4-2 Croatia
Match RecapPortugal vs DR Congo
Final - Portugal 1-1 DR Congo
Match RecapUzbekistan vs Colombia
Final - Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia
Match RecapWhat to watch
Matchday guideHost nations start early
Mexico and Canada already have results inside the first two matchdays, while the United States enter the same June 12 window in Los Angeles.
Big first-week matches
Brazil vs Morocco, Netherlands vs Japan, France vs Senegal, Argentina vs Algeria, Portugal vs DR Congo, and England vs Croatia are all part of the opening-week run.
Use kickoff times as archive anchors
Opening week spanned Mexico, Canada, and the United States, so the local kickoff time and timezone notes now help readers place each completed result.
Plan tickets and travel early
If you are going to a match, check last-minute tickets, transfer rules, stadium details, fan festivals, and weather before you leave.
Follow the group tables
With the results in, standings are the fastest way to understand each team's final route.
FAQ
How many matches are in World Cup 2026 opening week?
Opening week covers the first 24 fixtures from June 11 through June 17, 2026.
Which host nations play in opening week?
Mexico and Canada have already played their first World Cup 2026 group matches during opening week, while the United States also open during the same first-week window.
What are the biggest opening-week World Cup 2026 matches?
The biggest opening-week fixtures include Mexico vs South Africa, Canada vs Bosnia & Herzegovina, United States vs Paraguay, Brazil vs Morocco, Netherlands vs Japan, France vs Senegal, Argentina vs Algeria, Portugal vs DR Congo, and England vs Croatia.
Where can I watch World Cup 2026 opening-week matches?
Use the opening-week watch guide linked from this page for replay, highlights, TV, streaming, region, and free-option archive context.
Where can I see the full 104-match schedule?
Use the full matches page at /matches for the complete World Cup 2026 schedule.