This African teams World Cup 2026 fixtures tracker lists the group-stage matches, dates, groups and venues for every African team at the tournament. It is built for fans who want one clean schedule for Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, Algeria, South Africa, Tunisia, Cote d’Ivoire, DR Congo and Cape Verde.
The fixture list matters because African teams have several high-interest matches in the first half of the tournament. South Africa open against Mexico, Morocco face Brazil, Senegal meet France, Egypt start against Belgium, Algeria face Argentina and Ghana meet England in one of the biggest African fixtures of the group stage.
For the wider topic, use the World Cup hub. For team-by-team context, use the African teams guide. For squad updates, use the squads tracker.
World Cup 2026 African teams fixtures
| Date | Match | Group | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 June 2026 | Mexico v South Africa | Group A | Mexico City Stadium |
| 13 June 2026 | Brazil v Morocco | Group C | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 14 June 2026 | Cote d’Ivoire v Ecuador | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 14 June 2026 | Sweden v Tunisia | Group F | Estadio Monterrey |
| 15 June 2026 | Spain v Cape Verde | Group H | Atlanta Stadium |
| 15 June 2026 | Belgium v Egypt | Group G | Seattle Stadium |
| 16 June 2026 | France v Senegal | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 16 June 2026 | Argentina v Algeria | Group J | Kansas City Stadium |
| 17 June 2026 | Ghana v Panama | Group L | Toronto Stadium |
| 17 June 2026 | Portugal v DR Congo | Group K | Houston Stadium |
| 18 June 2026 | Czechia v South Africa | Group A | Atlanta Stadium |
| 19 June 2026 | Scotland v Morocco | Group C | Boston Stadium |
| 20 June 2026 | Germany v Cote d’Ivoire | Group E | Toronto Stadium |
| 20 June 2026 | Tunisia v Japan | Group F | Estadio Monterrey |
| 21 June 2026 | Uruguay v Cape Verde | Group H | Miami Stadium |
| 21 June 2026 | New Zealand v Egypt | Group G | BC Place Vancouver |
| 22 June 2026 | Norway v Senegal | Group I | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| 22 June 2026 | Jordan v Algeria | Group J | San Francisco Bay Area Stadium |
| 23 June 2026 | England v Ghana | Group L | Boston Stadium |
| 23 June 2026 | Colombia v DR Congo | Group K | Estadio Guadalajara |
| 24 June 2026 | Morocco v Haiti | Group C | Atlanta Stadium |
| 24 June 2026 | South Africa v Korea Republic | Group A | Estadio Monterrey |
| 25 June 2026 | Curacao v Cote d’Ivoire | Group E | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 25 June 2026 | Tunisia v Netherlands | Group F | Kansas City Stadium |
| 26 June 2026 | Senegal v Iraq | Group I | Toronto Stadium |
| 26 June 2026 | Egypt v IR Iran | Group G | Seattle Stadium |
| 26 June 2026 | Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia | Group H | Houston Stadium |
| 27 June 2026 | Algeria v Austria | Group J | Kansas City Stadium |
| 27 June 2026 | Croatia v Ghana | Group L | Philadelphia Stadium |
| 27 June 2026 | DR Congo v Uzbekistan | Group K | Atlanta Stadium |
African teams World Cup 2026 schedule by date
The African schedule starts immediately with South Africa in the tournament opener against Mexico. That gives African football a first-day visibility moment. Morocco, Egypt, Senegal and Algeria then move into major fixtures against global opponents within the next few days.
The final group-stage run from 24 to 27 June could be decisive. Morocco v Haiti, Tunisia v Netherlands, Senegal v Iraq, Egypt v IR Iran, Ghana v Croatia and DR Congo v Uzbekistan may all carry qualification implications depending on earlier results.
Key African World Cup fixtures to watch
Mexico v South Africa
South Africa open the tournament against co-hosts Mexico. It is a huge visibility moment for Bafana Bafana and a match that can create early African football traffic before the rest of the group stage begins.
Brazil v Morocco
Brazil v Morocco is one of the biggest African fixtures of the group stage. Morocco’s 2022 semi-final run changed their profile, and this match will test whether they can compete again with elite opposition.
France v Senegal
France v Senegal carries historical weight because of 2002, but it also has modern football relevance. Senegal are one of Africa’s strongest sides and need to start the group with structure and belief.
Belgium v Egypt
Belgium v Egypt gives Mohamed Salah and the Pharaohs a major opening test. Egypt need a strong defensive plan and enough support around Salah to make the match more than a survival exercise.
Argentina v Algeria
Argentina v Algeria is a major search fixture and a difficult opener for Les Fennecs. Algeria’s performance, even beyond the result, could shape confidence before Jordan and Austria.
England v Ghana
England v Ghana will attract global interest, but Ghana’s opener against Panama may be more important mathematically. The Black Stars need points early before the harder fixtures arrive.
African teams fixtures by country
| Team | Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Morocco | Brazil v Morocco; Scotland v Morocco; Morocco v Haiti |
| Senegal | France v Senegal; Norway v Senegal; Senegal v Iraq |
| Egypt | Belgium v Egypt; New Zealand v Egypt; Egypt v IR Iran |
| Ghana | Ghana v Panama; England v Ghana; Croatia v Ghana |
| Algeria | Argentina v Algeria; Jordan v Algeria; Algeria v Austria |
| South Africa | Mexico v South Africa; Czechia v South Africa; South Africa v Korea Republic |
| Tunisia | Sweden v Tunisia; Tunisia v Japan; Tunisia v Netherlands |
| Cote d’Ivoire | Cote d’Ivoire v Ecuador; Germany v Cote d’Ivoire; Curacao v Cote d’Ivoire |
| Cape Verde | Spain v Cape Verde; Uruguay v Cape Verde; Cape Verde v Saudi Arabia |
| DR Congo | Portugal v DR Congo; Colombia v DR Congo; DR Congo v Uzbekistan |
African teams World Cup 2026 fixtures search guide
African teams World Cup 2026 matches
Match search demand will increase as team news becomes clearer. Every major fixture should later have a match preview post with date, kick-off time, venue, team news, possible lineups, tactical notes and prediction if appropriate.
African teams World Cup 2026 stadiums
Venue searches matter for fans following travel, weather, pitch conditions and local support. Stadium details should always be checked against FIFA’s official schedule before updates are published.
African teams World Cup 2026 kick-off times
Kick-off times should be added or updated only when confirmed by FIFA. When times are added, include local time and a clear note for African audience regions where useful.
African teams World Cup 2026 results
During the tournament, this fixtures page should become a results tracker. Add scores, group impact and links to match reports as soon as matches end.
How to use this fixtures page during the tournament
Before the tournament, this page should send readers to team guides and squad trackers. During the tournament, it should link to match previews before games and match reports after games. After each result, update group-stage implications so readers understand what the result means for qualification.
FAQ
When is the first African team match at World Cup 2026?
South Africa are scheduled to play Mexico on 11 June 2026 in the tournament opener.
When do Morocco play Brazil at World Cup 2026?
Brazil v Morocco is scheduled for 13 June 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
When do Senegal play France at World Cup 2026?
France v Senegal is scheduled for 16 June 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium.
Where can I follow African World Cup squads?
Use the African teams squads tracker for confirmed squads, expected squad news and injury updates.
Sources and confirmations
Fixture dates, groups and venue information were checked against the FIFA match schedule. Kick-off times, squad news, injuries and match-day updates remain subject to official confirmation.
