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2026 FIFA World CupLive Scores • Standings • Schedule

48 teams. 104 matches. June 11 – July 19, 2026. Hosted across USA, Canada & Mexico — with games at Gillette Stadium just 1 hour from Providence.

Jun 11–27
Group Stage
Jun 28 – Jul 3
Round of 32
Jul 4–7
Round of 16
Jul 9–11
Quarterfinals
Jul 19, NJ
Final

📅 Today's Matches

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SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Sat, Jun 13, 3:00 PM ET
QatarQatar
📍 Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
MoroccoMorocco
vs
Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM ET
BrazilBrazil
📍 MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
📍 Gillette Stadium — 1 hr from Providence
ScotlandScotland
vs
Sat, Jun 13, 9:00 PM ET
HaitiHaiti
📍 Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts

📊 Group Stage Standings

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Top 2 per group advance automatically. Best 8 third-place teams also advance (32 total to Round of 32). Sorted by points, then goal difference.Blue = qualifying

Group A

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1
MexicoMexicoADV
110020+23
2
South KoreaSouth KoreaADV
110021+13
3
CzechiaCzechia
100112-10
4
South AfricaSouth Africa
100102-20

Group B

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1
CanadaCanadaADV
10101101
2
Bosnia-HerzegovinaBosnia-HerzegovinaADV
10101101
3
SwitzerlandSwitzerland
00000000
4
QatarQatar
00000000

Group C

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1
BrazilBrazilADV
00000000
2
ScotlandScotlandADV
00000000
3
HaitiHaiti
00000000
4
MoroccoMorocco
00000000

Group D

#TeamGPWDLGFGAGDPTS
1
United StatesUnited StatesADV
110041+33
2
TürkiyeTürkiyeADV
00000000
3
AustraliaAustralia
00000000
4
ParaguayParaguay
100114-30

Group E

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1
EcuadorEcuadorADV
00000000
2
GermanyGermanyADV
00000000
3
Ivory CoastIvory Coast
00000000
4
CuraçaoCuraçao
00000000

Group F

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1
NetherlandsNetherlandsADV
00000000
2
SwedenSwedenADV
00000000
3
JapanJapan
00000000
4
TunisiaTunisia
00000000

Group G

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1
BelgiumBelgiumADV
00000000
2
IranIranADV
00000000
3
EgyptEgypt
00000000
4
New ZealandNew Zealand
00000000

Group H

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1
SpainSpainADV
00000000
2
UruguayUruguayADV
00000000
3
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia
00000000
4
Cape VerdeCape Verde
00000000

Group I

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1
NorwayNorwayADV
00000000
2
FranceFranceADV
00000000
3
SenegalSenegal
00000000
4
IraqIraq
00000000

Group J

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1
ArgentinaArgentinaADV
00000000
2
AustriaAustriaADV
00000000
3
AlgeriaAlgeria
00000000
4
JordanJordan
00000000

Group K

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1
ColombiaColombiaADV
00000000
2
PortugalPortugalADV
00000000
3
UzbekistanUzbekistan
00000000
4
Congo DRCongo DR
00000000

Group L

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1
EnglandEnglandADV
00000000
2
CroatiaCroatiaADV
00000000
3
PanamaPanama
00000000
4
GhanaGhana
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🗓 Tournament Schedule Overview

LIVE
Group Stage
June 11–27, 2026 · 72 matches
All 48 teams play 3 games each. 32 teams advance.
SOON
Round of 32
June 28 – July 3, 2026 · 16 matches
First knockout round — single elimination. One match at Gillette Stadium (June 29).
SOON
Round of 16
July 4–7, 2026 · 8 matches
Winners advance to the Quarterfinals.
SOON
Quarterfinals
July 9–11, 2026 · 4 matches
Final 8 teams compete — including one quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium (July 9).
SOON
Semifinals
July 14–15, 2026 · 2 matches
Winners meet in the Final; losers play the third-place match July 18.
FINAL
🏆 World Cup Final
July 19, 2026 · MetLife Stadium, NJ
The most-watched sporting event on Earth.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the 2026 FIFA World Cup games near Rhode Island?▾
The closest 2026 FIFA World Cup venue to Rhode Island is Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA — about 1 hour north of Providence via I-95. Gillette Stadium hosts seven matches: five group stage games (June 13–26), a Round of 32 match (June 29), and a quarterfinal (July 9).
How do I get to World Cup games from Providence?▾
Drive I-95 North to Exit 9 (Foxborough) — about 55 minutes with no traffic. You can also take the MBTA commuter rail from Providence Station to Foxborough Station; the MBTA runs special service on match days. Parking at Gillette Stadium costs $40–60 on match days.
How many teams are in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?▾
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features 48 teams — expanded from 32 in previous tournaments. The 48 teams are split into 12 groups of 4. The top two from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers (32 teams total) advance to the knockout round.
When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final take place?▾
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (New York/New Jersey venue). The tournament spans June 11 through July 19, 2026 — 39 days and 104 matches.
Where can I watch World Cup games in Rhode Island?▾
World Cup matches air on Fox, FS1, Telemundo, and Universo. Stream on Fubo, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. In Providence, Federal Hill bars and restaurants — Caffe Dolce Vita, Andino's, and others — typically host viewing parties for major matches. Check local listings for group stage game times.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?▾
In English, matches air on Fox and FS1. In Spanish, matches air on Telemundo and Universo. For cord-cutters, Fox is available via Hulu Live, YouTube TV, and Fubo TV. The Fox Sports app also streams games for free with a cable login.
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Rhode Island Fan Guide

Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA is your closest World Cup venue — just 1 hour from Providence.

🏟 Venue
Gillette Stadium
One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
🚗 By Car
Providence → I-95 North → Exit 9 (Foxborough)
~55 min · Parking $40–60
🚂 By Train
MBTA Providence → Foxborough Station
Special game-day service · ~1 hr · $10–15
🎟 Tickets
Official tickets at FIFA.com
Resale: StubHub, SeatGeek, Vivid Seats

🏟 Matches at Gillette Stadium

7 World Cup matches, 1 hour from Providence

Haiti vs Scotland
Group C · 9:00 PM ET
Sat, Jun 13
Norway vs Iraq
Group I · 6:00 PM ET
Tue, Jun 16
Scotland vs Morocco
Group C · 6:00 PM ET
Fri, Jun 19
England vs Ghana
Group L · 4:00 PM ET
Tue, Jun 23
Norway vs France
Group I · 3:00 PM ET
Fri, Jun 26
Round of 32
Knockout · 4:30 PM ET
Mon, Jun 29
Quarterfinal
Knockout · 4:00 PM ET
Thu, Jul 9

Kickoff times subject to change — confirm at FIFA.com before traveling.

📺 Watch in Rhode Island

TV Channels
🇺🇸 Fox / FS1 — English
🇲🇽 Telemundo / Universo — Spanish
Streaming
• Fubo TV (Fox, FS1, Telemundo)
• YouTube TV (Fox, FS1)
• Hulu Live TV (Fox, FS1)
• Fox Sports App (free with cable login)
Watch Parties in Providence
• Federal Hill bars & restaurants
• Atwells Avenue — great Italian soccer atmosphere
• Downtown Providence sports bars
• Check local listings for match-day events

🏆 2026 Format

Total teams48
Groups12 groups of 4
Total matches104
Host countriesUSA · Canada · Mexico
US venues11 cities
Final venueMetLife, NJ

🗺 US Host Cities

Boston (Foxborough)
⭐ Closest to RI
New York/New Jersey
Final venue
Philadelphia
Miami
Atlanta
Dallas
Kansas City
Houston
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle

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