England and Scotland’s 2026 World Cup Journey Unveiled as Sky Sports Drops Full Fixture List with UK Kick-Off Times

Sky Sports has laid out the full day-by-day schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering the first official breakdown of all 104 matches—including confirmed UK kick-off times for every game. The release maps out the road ahead for England and Scotland in a tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, running from June 11 to July 19.

The curtain rises on June 11 at Mexico’s iconic Estadio Azteca, where hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the opening fixture—marking the start of the first expanded 48-team World Cup in history.

England, drawn into Group L, kick off their campaign on June 17 in Dallas, facing Croatia in what could be a pivotal clash early on. The Three Lions then head east to Boston for their second group match against Ghana on June 23 before wrapping up their group-stage duties on June 27 in New Jersey, taking on Panama.

Scotland, meanwhile, are in Group C and have a key fixture confirmed: a showdown with Morocco on June 19 in Foxborough. The Scots will also face Haiti in the group stage, though the exact date and venue for that encounter remain unconfirmed in the initial Sky Sports release. The team will get their full fixture list as the group programme solidifies in the coming weeks.

With venues spread across the host nations, Sky Sports’ guide ensures fans across the UK can plan their viewing without the confusion of time zones. Matches will span from late evening into the early hours, guaranteeing round-the-clock coverage throughout the 39-day tournament. The group phase wraps up at the end of June, setting the stage for a high-stakes knockout phase culminating in the final on July 19.

The 2026 World Cup is set to be the biggest yet, and with the complete 104-match calendar now available—with precise UK kick-off times—supporters can map out every game, whether tracking their home nations or following the global spectacle.