Malaysian fans saved, shared and argued over the World Cup 2026 group stage schedule the second FIFA dropped the full fixture list—Mexico vs South Africa on opening night, Brazil vs Morocco in Group C, England vs Croatia in Group L. This page is your day-by-day group stage guide in Malaysia Time (MYT): every match from 12–24 June 2026 before the Round of 32, plus groups A–L and how to line up bets at ILT8MY without guessing kick-offs from a US screenshot. Related on this site: slots, live casino, sportsbook, lottery and the blog hub.
Group stage dates at a glance
The fifa world cup 2026 group stage runs across three host countries with 12 groups of four (48 teams). Opening matches land on 12 June MYT (Mexico City opener often shows as early morning Friday in KL). The last group games hit 24 June MYT—then the new Round of 32 begins. Times below follow the ILT8MY schedule graphic; always confirm in ILT8 Sports before you stake.
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Opening week matches Malaysians circle first
Fri 12 Jun — Mexico opener
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Mexico vs South Africa ~03:00 MYT—mamak night or sleep sacrifice; host nation emotion pricing.
Sun 14 Jun — Brazil vs Morocco
Group C headline ~06:00 MYT—quality clash; forums call it mini final.
Thu 18 Jun — England vs Croatia
Group L ~04:00 MYT—2018 semi rematch; handicap markets tighten early.
Full group stage schedule — day by day (MYT)
Bookmark this section. Each table is one calendar day in Malaysia Time. For knockout dates and the final, see the main World Cup 2026 schedule guide.
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Fri 12 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | A | Mexico vs South Africa |
| 10:00 | A | Korea Republic vs Czechia |
Sat 13 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | B | Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 09:00 | D | USA vs Paraguay |
Sun 14 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | B | Qatar vs Switzerland |
| 06:00 | C | Brazil vs Morocco |
| 09:00 | C | Haiti vs Scotland |
| 12:00 | D | Australia vs Türkiye |
Mon 15 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | E | Germany vs Curaçao |
| 04:00 | F | Netherlands vs Japan |
| 07:00 | E | Ecuador vs Tunisia |
| 10:00 | F | Ivory Coast vs El Salvador |
Tue 16 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | H | Spain vs Cabo Verde |
| 03:00 | G | Belgium vs Egypt |
| 06:00 | H | Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay |
| 09:00 | G | Iran vs New Zealand |
Wed 17 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | I | France vs Senegal |
| 09:00 | J | Argentina vs Algeria |
| 12:00 | I | Norway vs Iraq |
| 15:00 | J | Austria vs Jordan |
Thu 18 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | K | Portugal vs DR Congo |
| 04:00 | L | England vs Croatia |
| 06:00 | B | Qatar vs Slovenia |
| 09:00 | A | Mexico vs Korea Republic |
Fri 19 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | B | Canada vs Qatar |
| 09:00 | A | South Africa vs Czechia |
| 12:00 | D | USA vs Australia |
| 15:00 | C | Brazil vs Haiti |
Sat 20 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 03:00 | D | Paraguay vs Türkiye |
| 06:00 | C | Morocco vs Scotland |
| 09:00 | B | Switzerland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 12:00 | E | Germany vs Ecuador |
Sun 21 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | F | Netherlands vs Sweden |
| 04:00 | E | Ivory Coast vs Curaçao |
| 07:00 | F | Japan vs El Salvador |
| 10:00 | E | Tunisia vs Ecuador |
Mon 22 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | H | Spain vs Saudi Arabia |
| 03:00 | G | Belgium vs Iran |
| 06:00 | H | Uruguay vs Cabo Verde |
| 09:00 | G | Egypt vs New Zealand |
Tue 23 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | J | Argentina vs Austria |
| 05:00 | I | France vs Iraq |
| 08:00 | J | Algeria vs Jordan |
| 11:00 | I | Senegal vs Norway |
Wed 24 Jun (MYT)
| MYT | Grp | Match |
|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | K | Portugal vs Uzbekistan |
| 04:00 | L | England vs Ghana |
| 07:00 | L | Panama vs Croatia |
| 10:00 | K | Colombia vs DR Congo |
All 12 groups — teams A to L
Use this when building group winner, to qualify or third-place advance tickets. Third-place permutations are unique to the 48-team format—read 48-team format guide first.
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| Group | Teams | Fan angle |
|---|---|---|
| A | Mexico, South Africa, Korea Republic, Czechia | Opening night · Estadio Azteca story |
| B | Canada, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Qatar, Switzerland | Canada co-host debut |
| C | Brazil, Morocco, Haiti, Scotland | Group of death chatter |
| D | USA, Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye | USA host pressure |
| E | Germany, Curaçao, Ecuador, Ivory Coast | Curaçao debut vs Germany |
| F | Netherlands, Japan, Sweden, El Salvador | Japan giant-killer watch |
| G | Belgium, Egypt, Iran, New Zealand | Middle East & Africa mix |
| H | Spain, Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay | Late MYT kick-offs |
| I | France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq | France depth vs African grit |
| J | Argentina, Algeria, Austria, Jordan | Argentina title defence |
| K | Portugal, DR Congo, Uzbekistan, Colombia | Portugal & Colombia names |
| L | England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana | England–Croatia 2018 rematch |
How Malaysian punters use the group stage schedule
- Save MYT tables—do not convert US primetime screenshots from WhatsApp.
- Pair heavy nights (03:00–06:00 MYT) with pre-match bets; skip sleepy in-play.
- Group-stage handicaps often beat moonshot outrights—see upset angles.
- Compare lines across IBCbet, SBOBET, CMD368 in the ILT8 lobby.
- Sign up and fund MYR before the 12 Jun opener rush.
Hot take
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Mexico City and East Coast lunch games are the most MYT-friendly for family viewing and research.
Cold take
US West Coast primetime still ruins Monday mornings—plan annual leave or highlights-only.
Trending group-stage debates
Every tournament repeats the same arguments: Is Group C the real group of death? Do hosts get referee help? Which third-place teams sneak through? The schedule does not answer those—odds and form do—but knowing when each debate settles (matchday three on 24 Jun MYT) keeps your bankroll calmer.
Frequently asked questions
When does the World Cup 2026 group stage start in Malaysia Time?
Opening matches land on 12 June 2026 MYT (Mexico vs South Africa ~03:00).
When does the group stage end?
Last group fixtures are on 24 June 2026 MYT; Round of 32 follows.
What time is Brazil vs Morocco in MYT?
About 06:00 MYT on 14 June 2026—confirm in ILT8 lobby.
How many groups are in World Cup 2026?
12 groups (A–L) of four teams each.
Where can I bet group stage matches?
ILT8MY Sports → World Cup → 1X2, handicap, O/U.
Is this schedule official?
Based on FIFA’s published fixture framework and ILT8MY schedule graphic—times may change; verify before betting.
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