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MatchdayFIFA's Five-Hour Kick-Off U-Turn Is a Warning Sign for World Cup 2026
FIFA spent five and a half hours deliberating a kick-off time change for England's World Cup last-16 tie against Mexico, only to reverse course entirely. The chaotic U-turn raises serious questions about FIFA's readiness to run the biggest, most complex World Cup ever staged.
England Are Fighting Mexico's Crowd, the Altitude and the Calendar, Not Just a Last-16 TieNews · 8h ago
Argentina Survive Cape Verde Scare That Exposed Cracks in Their ArmourNews · 14h ago
Reece James's Return Puts Djed Spence's England Starting Spot On The Line Against MexicoMatchday · 14h ago
England Face Their Toughest World Cup Test Yet at Mexico's Azteca FortressNews · 15h ago
Manchester City Sell Treble Winner Nathan Aké Below Market Value in Sign of Squad OverhaulBreaking News · 26m ago
Celtic Keep Oxlade-Chamberlain But Their Silence in the Transfer Market Speaks LouderBreaking News · 4h ago
Manchester United's Rashford Reversal Shows Carrick Is Writing His Own Rules, Not Following Amorim'sThe Rumour Mill · 4h ago
Pedro Neto to Liverpool rumour rests on a single anonymous tweet, not a credible transfer trailThe Rumour Mill · 4h agoGroup stageStandings snapshot
All 12 groups →| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Korea Republic | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 4 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
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Good to knowWorld Cup 2026 FAQ
When does the 2026 World Cup start?
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from 11 June to 19 July 2026. The group stage is played across June, with the knockout rounds and final following in July.
Where is the 2026 World Cup being held?
It is co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico across 16 host cities. It is the first 48-team World Cup, expanded from 32.
Who are the favourites to win the 2026 World Cup?
The shortest outright prices across licensed UK bookmakers currently sit with nations such as Spain, France, England and Brazil. See our outright odds for the full market.
Where can I compare World Cup 2026 odds?
Every fixture on this page shows the best Home, Draw and Away price across UK bookmakers, alongside the Betfair Exchange. Open any match to see the full cross-bookmaker comparison.
Does SportSignals publish World Cup predictions?
For the World Cup we surface the market's standout backable prices rather than model predictions. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 18+, begambleaware.org.