Daily briefings

A matchday-by-matchday companion to the forecast: the day's fixtures, the biggest model movers, and what the engine is watching — every day of World Cup 2026.

Starts Thursday 11 June

Daily briefings begin at kickoff (Thursday 11 June). The schedule below is live now; each day's written briefing is published as the tournament unfolds.

Group stage

Round of 32

Round of 16

Quarter-finals

Semi-finals

Third-place play-off

Final

Tournament window: Thursday 11 JuneSunday 19 July.