16 Jun
Tue
•3:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
22 Jun
Mon
•5:00pm
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
26 Jun
Fri
•3:00pm
Gillette Stadium • Boston
13 Jun
Sat
•12:00pm
Levi's Stadium • San Francisco
18 Jun
Thu
•3:00pm
BC Place Stadium • Vancouver
24 Jun
Wed
•12:00pm
Lumen Field • Seattle
The Qatari side bursts into the group stage backed by the respect it has earned in Asian football and by a constantly improving unit that blends tactical discipline with flashes of creativity in the final third.
The two-time world champions arrive with a decade of experience in finals and high-stakes knockouts, reflected in their intense tempo, rapid ball circulation and a lethal ability to strike near the opposition box.
This clash pits a fully-fledged superpower against a team in full competitive take-off, determined to challenge the established hierarchy.
In a group where every point is worth its weight in gold, this showdown could define the destiny of both sides in the tournament.
The European team link their 2018 World Cup title with a runner-up finish in 2022, with Kylian Mbappé now the undisputed reference in attack after his goal-scoring masterclass in the last final.
The Asian champions arrive at 2026 after being crowned in 2019 and confirming their continental dominance, powered by a decisive Akram Afif as top scorer and MVP, and by the clinical finishing of Almoez Ali in the box.
Securing your ticket means guaranteeing yourself a privileged seat to watch a historic football powerhouse go head-to-head with the reigning back-to-back champions of Asia in a match with all the makings of a World Cup classic.