Watch the World Cup 2026 at Greene King pubs 

The World Cup is BACK and better than ever in 2026! After Argentina’s incredible win in 22 that sealed Lionel Messi’s lifelong dream, we can’t wait to see what unfolds as all eyes go to North America this summer. 48 teams (for the first time EVER), three countries and four weeks of unmissable international football are on their way. We just. Can’t. Wait! 

Trust us, we’re ready and waiting with pints to be poured, big screens at the ready and cheers to rival a stadium crowd in our sports pubs across the country. It’s coming home! 

 

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The World Cup 2026: everything you need to know 

We’re still finalising our plans for the World Cup 2026, but it’s stacking up to be the biggest and best celebration we’ve ever seen. Our Sky Sports and TNT Sports screens will be bringing you all of the action, our teams are ready and waiting to pour you a fresh pint when you (inevitably) spill yours, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make our sports pubs the best place to watch the World Cup 2026. 

Stay tuned for more information! 

 

When is the World Cup 2026? 

The opening match is set for Thursday the 11th of June 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, while the final will be played on Sunday the 19th of July 2026 in the New York New Jersey Stadium. 

 

The World Cup 2026 schedule 

Opening match: 11/06/2026 

Group stage: 11/06/2026 - 27/06/2026 

Round of 32: 28/06/2026 - 03/07/2026 

Round of 16: 04/07/2026 - 07/07/2026  

Quarter-finals: 09/07/2026 - 11/07/2026 

Semi-finals: 14/07/2026 - 15/06/2026 

Third place play-off: 18/07/2026 

Final: 19/07/2026 

 

Where is the World Cup 2026? 

The World Cup 2026 will be held across three countries for the first time ever. The host nations are the USA, Canada and Mexico. 

 

World Cup 2026 host cities

 

Canada 

Toronto – Toronto Stadium 

Vancouver – BC Place Vancouver 

 

Mexico 

Guadalajara – Estadio Guadalajara 

Mexico City – Estadio Azteca Mexico City 

Monterrey – Estadio Monterrey 

 

USA 

Atlanta – Atlanta Stadium 

Boston – Boston Stadium 

Dallas – Dallas Stadium 

Houston – Houston Stadium 

Kansas City – Kansas City Stadium 

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Stadium 

Miami – Miami Stadium 

New York – New York New Jersey Stadium 

Philadelphia – Philadelphia Stadium 

San Francisco – San Francisco Bay Area Stadium 

Seattle – Seattle Stadium 

 

Who has qualified for the World Cup 2026? 

The home nations (Canada, Mexico and the USA) have automatically qualified and will be joined by 45 nations. Qualifiers are still ongoing, but we can expect to see Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Morocco and Australia competing in the group stage later this year. 

We’re still waiting to find out if England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland will be competing. Keep an eye on those all-important qualifying matches! 

 

World Cup draw 

While all teams will be confirmed in March 2026, the World Cup 2026 draw is set to take place on the 5th of December 2025 at the John F Kennedy Center in Washington. The draw will confirm the groups and matches for the first two weeks of the tournament. 

 

Watch live football at a pub near you 

Okay, we’re really excited for the World Cup, but there’s still plenty of live football action to sink your teeth into while we wait for June. With the Premier League, Champions League and more all yet to be decided, we’ll be watching all the big moments from the comfort of our Greene King sports pubs up and down the country. Find your local and check out what’s on screen today! 

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