FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off June 11 in Mexico - who are your favourites

[BankHolidayBlues]

The biggest World Cup ever is nearly here. 48 teams, 104 matches, 39 days across the USA, Canada and Mexico. The group stage runs from June 11 to July 5 with the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19. England are in Group E with Germany. Brazil open against Morocco on June 13. Argentina are defending champions. Spain are ranked number one going in.

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[Clever Erin]

48 teams is too many. Half the group stage is going to be lopsided rubbish. But I will watch every single match anyway

[TheRock]

France are the dark horse every tournament and they never quite do it. That changes this year, I am convinced of it

[PlanetOftheApes]

England vs Germany in the group stage is a gift. Either way it is appointment television

[TheRizz00]

Brazil vs Morocco on day 3 is already the best fixture of the group stage on paper

[BigDog26]

Argentina without Messi as a starter is a completely different proposition. The squad depth will be tested early

[Faded Owen]

Spain winning Group H containing Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Uruguay is the easy opener they need before things get serious