The 2026 World Cup is the largest in the tournament's history, with 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities spread across six weeks in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Keeping track of everything from the group stage to the final on July 19 can be a labyrinth of hypotheticals and ‘what ifs' that is difficult to follow, so we have put together a free, printable wall chart and tournament planner that covers the whole competition in one sheet.
Download Your Free World Cup 2026 Wall Chart
Available in A3 and A4 — print at home or at your local print shop
What does the World Cup 2026 Wall Chart include?
The wall chart covers the full tournament on a single printable sheet, designed to be filled in as results come in.
How does the World Cup 2026 round of 32 work?
For the first time, 48 nations are competing, which means the knockout stage opens with a round of 32 rather than the last 16 that fans are used to – offering opportunities for new betting strategies.
The top two teams from each of the 12 groups advance automatically, joined by the eight best third-placed teams ranked by points, then goal difference, then goals scored.
The wall chart includes a clear breakdown of which third-place slots feed into which bracket positions, so you will always know who faces who before the draw is confirmed.
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World Cup 2026 groups: The ones worth watching
Group C puts five-time winners Brazil and the official – for now – AFCON champions Morocco in the same section, with Scotland also involved for their first World Cup since France 1998.
Group I pairs favourites France against Erling Haaland's Norway, while Group J features defending champions Argentina – Lionel Messi and all – alongside Austria and Algeria.
England are in Group L with Croatia, Panama and Ghana, and open against Croatia on June 17 in Dallas.
Spain are another of the World Cup favourites, but will face early tests in the shape of Argentina's 2022 conquerors Saudi Arabia and two-time winners Uruguay in Group H.
All 104 Fixtures Listed in BST
With matches spread across 16 cities in three different time zones, kickoff times vary considerably throughout the day.
Games on the US East Coast begin as early as 8pm BST, while matches in Los Angeles and Seattle run until the early hours of the morning in the UK.
Every fixture on the wall chart is shown in British Summer Time, so there is no conversion needed.
A4 or A3: Which Version Should You Print?
The A4 version prints straight from a standard home printer and fits on a single sheet.
The A3 version gives you more space to write in scores and is better suited to a wall display, whether at home, in the office or behind the bar. Most print shops can produce an A3 copy for around £1 to £2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
48 teams are competing in the 2026 World Cup, up from 32 at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. The 48 nations are divided into 12 groups of four.
How does the round of 32 work at World Cup 2026?
The top two from each of the 12 groups qualify automatically for the round of 32, alongside the eight best third-placed teams. Those eight third-place spots are ranked by points, then goal difference, then goals scored. The round of 32 then plays out as a standard single-elimination bracket through to the final.
When does the World Cup 2026 start and finish?
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with Mexico vs South Africa in Mexico City. The final takes place on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final?
The 2026 World Cup final is at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026, kicking off at 8pm BST.
What time are the World Cup 2026 games on in the UK?
World Cup 2026 kick-off times in the UK (BST) range from around 8pm for East Coast US fixtures to around 2am or 3am for games on the West Coast. The wall chart lists every fixture in BST so you can plan your viewing in advance.
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