The expanded 48-team World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Mexico with a 37-day tournament spanning three nations. Matches will run through July 19, with the final at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey. Fans across the UK can access complete fixture times in local time, with early matches starting as late as 3am for some group encounters.

England begins their campaign against Croatia on June 17 at Arlington before facing Ghana on June 23 at Foxborough. Scotland faces tough fixtures against Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti, with their opener against Haiti on June 14. The format represents the first World Cup expansion since 1998, featuring 12 groups of four teams.

The tournament will be hosted across 16 venues across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, giving fans unprecedented access to matches. The expanded field means more teams from diverse regions will participate, potentially changing the competitive landscape of international football for years to come.