13 Jun
Sat
•6:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
19 Jun
Fri
•9:00pm
Lincoln Financial Field • Philadelphia
24 Jun
Wed
•6:00pm
Hard Rock Stadium • Miami
23 Dec
Tue
•4:00pm
Ibn Batouta Stadium • Tangier
27 Dec
Sat
•4:00pm
Ibn Batouta Stadium • Tangier
16 Jun
Tue
•3:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
22 Jun
Mon
•8:00pm
MetLife Stadium • New York
26 Jun
Fri
•3:00pm
BMO Field • Toronto
The value of every point in this group stage forces each national team to push its game plan to the limit. The five-time world champions stay true to their trademark of attacking possession, fearless one‑on‑ones and constant creativity to break lines with killer passes. The reigning kings of Africa, crowned in 2021, back a brand of physical, direct football, with relentless marking, aggressive defending and lightning‑fast transitions that punish any turnover near the opposition box.
It’s the imaginative tradition of the South American giant up against the power and tactical discipline of one of Africa’s most solid teams of the last international cycle. In such a finely balanced World Cup group, a mistake playing out from the back, a set‑piece routine or a simple run in behind could be all it takes to decide who moves closer to the round of 16.
The Brazilian side arrive on the back of a quarter‑final finish at Qatar 2022 and still boast a terrifying front line, with Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo ready to create danger every time they touch the ball. The Lions of Teranga come into this World Cup after reaching the round of 16 last time out, driven by a golden, winning generation led by Sadio Mané, the authority of Kalidou Koulibaly at the back and the reliability of Édouard Mendy between the sticks.
Two powerhouses of their respective regions put a huge part of their World Cup destiny on the line from the very first whistle: secure your tickets and witness live a high‑stakes South America vs Africa showdown on football’s biggest stage.