World Cup 2026: every key date, from kickoff to the final
When is the World Cup 2026? It starts on 11 June and ends on 19 July. Every stage date — group stage, Round of 32, knockouts and the final — in one place.
· dates · schedule
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Short, factual guides to the 2026 World Cup — dates, host cities, how to watch. Kickoff times always come from FIFA's confirmed schedule.
Where is the World Cup 2026? Host countries, cities and stadiums
The 2026 World Cup is hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada across 16 cities. Every host city and stadium, plus where the opening match and final are played.
· host-cities · stadiums
How to watch World Cup 2026 in the UK: TV channels, kickoff times and pubs
Every World Cup 2026 match is free-to-air in the UK, split between BBC and ITV. UK kickoff times, the late-night problem, streaming options and where to watch in a pub.
· uk · tv · watch
GeoRiddler: a daily geography riddle for football fans between kickoffs
GeoRiddler is a free daily geography riddle — follow the clues, work out the place. With World Cup 2026 spread across 16 North American cities, here's a host-city warm-up.
· games · geography
Father's Day 2026 falls mid-World Cup — football gift ideas that land on time
Father's Day in the UK is Sunday 21 June 2026, slap in the middle of the World Cup group stage. England tees, baby grows, subscription boxes and free options.
· gifts · uk