The 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its final day of group stage play on Friday, June 26, with six matches scheduled across three concurrent kickoff times. These games will decide the final standings in Groups G, H, and I, determining which teams advance to the round of 32.
Group I Showdowns
In Group I, a highly anticipated match between undefeated leaders Norway and France will take place at Boston Stadium. Both teams have secured six points from their first two games, guaranteeing their progression. The match will feature two of the tournament's leading goal scorers, Erling Haaland of Norway and Kylian Mbappé of France, who have each scored four goals. France will secure the group's top spot even with a draw due to a superior goal differential.
Senegal and Iraq will face each other in another Group I match at Toronto Stadium. Both teams enter with zero points after losses to Norway and France. While a draw would eliminate both, the winner still has a slim possibility of advancing as one of the top eight third-place teams, contingent on results in other groups.
Group H Clashes
Group H concludes with a match between Spain and Uruguay at Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico. Spain currently leads the group with four points, while Uruguay has two points. Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, has underperformed, needing a win against Spain to advance. Spain, unbeaten in competitive matches for 33 games dating back to March 28, 2023, is considered a strong favorite.
In Houston, Cape Verde will play Saudi Arabia. Cape Verde, with two draws and two points, holds an advantage over Saudi Arabia, which has one point. The winner of this match is likely to advance, with Cape Verde being highlighted as a tournament surprise after drawing with Spain and Uruguay.
Group G Final Matches
Group G's advancement scenarios will be decided in Vancouver and Seattle. New Zealand and Belgium will face off in Vancouver. Belgium, currently third in the group with two points, has struggled offensively, scoring only one goal (an own goal by an opponent). A win would lift Belgium to five points.
Meanwhile, Egypt and Iran will meet in Seattle. Both teams are making their fourth and seventh World Cup appearances, respectively, and neither has advanced past the group stage. Egypt leads Group G with four points and a win or draw will secure their advancement. The team is led by Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah. Iran, with two points from draws with Belgium and New Zealand, will likely need a win to progress, potentially adopting a defensive strategy similar to their draw against Belgium.
All World Cup matches are broadcast on FOX and FS1, with live and on-demand streaming available on FOX One.