SubscribeWorld CupUSA, Canada and Mexico 2026Full schedule of matches, the route to the final and the race for the golden boot Christian Pulisic, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappé, Karou Mitoma. Illustration: Paul Scott Thu Jun 11 2026 - 12:48 • 1 MIN READGroup A profile | Group B profile | Group C profile | Group D profile | Group E profile | Group F profile | Group G profile | Group H profile | Group I profile | Group J profile | Group K profile | Group L profileNext GameKnock-out StagesGolden BootGroup StandingsGroup GamesFull ScheduleWorld CupFifaIN THIS SECTIONWorld Cup Group K guide: Cristiano Ronaldo makes his latest bid for glory with PortugalWorld Cup Group J guide: Lionel Messi ready to strut his stuff in Argentina’s title defenceWorld Cup Group L guide: Well-balanced England outfit must not be paralysed by cautionKaren Duggan: Important to take positives out of World Cup campaignKen Early: Driving through Mexico City it’s clear not everyone is in love with this World CupMOST READGarda applicant challenges ‘dream job’ rejection due to concern over her ‘sphere of influence’Psychiatric report ordered for man facing deportation who claims he has nine identical brothersGuns N’ Roses blast through the old tunes brilliantly at 3Arena, but where are the new songs?Wife of husband who died by suicide after hospital discharge settles actionECB moved to rein in Revolut in Europe LATEST STORIESTommy O’Brien and Maggie Boylan pick up Leinster’s player of the year awardsBelfast latest: Twelve police officers injured and 16 arrests made during second night of unrestInflation falls slightly to 3.6% in May as energy costs dipBritish defence minister John Healey quits in row over spending ECB rates announcement live: Hike expected as Irish households to face higher costsInvestors in SpaceX will need to strap in for a bumpy ride Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80Ruling that cast doubt on hundreds of drink-driving cases overturned by Supreme Court