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Infographics23 June 2026 - 10:56

World Cup match schedule

The action kicks off on Tuesday, June 23, with a highly anticipated Group K clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan at 8:00pm

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by Hillary Bett
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The global football stage is heating up as the ongoing World Cup, which runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, enters a crucial mid-week stretch of group-stage fixtures. Fans worldwide are gearing up for an intense lineup of matches scheduled across Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24, as documented in WhatsApp Image 2026-06-23 at 10.02.11.jpg.

The action kicks off on Tuesday, June 23, with a highly anticipated Group K clash between Portugal and Uzbekistan at 8:00 PM. This will be followed later in the evening by a Group L encounter featuring Panama and Croatia, set to kick off at 11:00 PM.

As the calendar turns to Wednesday, June 24, the momentum continues in the early hours. Group L returns to the spotlight at 2:00 AM when England faces off against Ghana. Shortly after, a Group K showdown will see Colombia take on DR Congo at 5:00 AM.

The Wednesday action concludes in the evening with a simultaneous double-header from Group B. Both final matches of the block are scheduled for 10:00 PM, featuring Qatar against Bosnia & Herzegovina alongside Switzerland taking on Canada.

With vital group points on the line, these six matchups across Groups B, K, and L are poised to play a decisive role in shaping the tournament's trajectory as teams battle for a spot in the knockout stages of the 2026 tournament.

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