2026 World Cup Fixtures Revealed: Group Stage Lineups and Knockout Path

The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially begun with the release of the tournament fixtures. Hosted across North America, the expanded 48-team competition will feature a revamped group stage, where nations like Argentina, Brazil, and France will battle for supremacy. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are among the star names expected to light up the pitch when the group stage kicks off in June 2026. The knockout rounds promise high drama, with a single-elimination format leading to th...