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Overview
- The final is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with the opening match Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium.
- Brazil’s Group C path is Morocco on June 13 at MetLife, Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia, and Scotland on June 24 in Miami, with all group matches on U.S. soil.
- Portugal’s Group K fixtures place the team in Houston on June 17 vs. the Intercontinental Playoff 1 winner and June 23 vs. Uzbekistan, then Miami on June 27 vs. Colombia, with playoff opponents to be finalized in March.
- Houston’s summer heat is a planning factor for Portugal’s early-afternoon kickoffs, with National Weather Service data citing typical highs around 34°C and high humidity.
- The first 48‑team World Cup features 12 groups of four and 104 matches, advancing the top two in each group plus eight best third‑placed teams to a 32‑team knockout; federations have begun base‑camp inspections as Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti targets a May squad decision with Neymar contingent on fitness and form.