FIFA World Cup 2026 fixtures: Full schedule out after Italy's qualifier exit; Check groups, venues, kickoff timings and where to watch in India

Group 1 - The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA, featuring the largest tournament yet from June 11 to July 20, 2026 [16][14] - Italy will miss the World Cup for the third consecutive time after losing to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the qualifiers [16][1] - The tournament will include 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two from each group advancing to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-placed teams [2][16] Group 2 - The opening match will take place on June 11, 2026, with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City [6][17] - The knockout phase will begin on June 29, 2026, culminating in the final on July 20, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey [11][18] - Broadcast rights in India are expected to be on the Sony Sports Network for television and SonyLIV for online streaming, with official announcements pending [15]