The next men’s FIFA World Cup isn’t until 2026. Yes, you read that correctly. We have to wait until June, July, and August of 2026. I know, it feels like a lifetime away. It’s the same feeling you get when you start a diet on a Monday and realise the next cheat day is in three months.
If you’re looking for England’s very next match in that tournament, the schedule will be announced once the group stage draw happens. For now, just mark your calendar with a big, red, shaky circle around summer 2026. It’s coming home, but it’s taking a very scenic route.
What Are We Waiting For Exactly?
Well, first, the World Cup is moving to a gigantic new format. Instead of 32 teams, we’re getting 48. That’s more teams than there are flavours of crisps in a corner shop. The tournament is being hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. So, prepare for a lot of strange accents singing “Three Lions” and some truly questionable pints of beer served in plastic cups.
England 2026 World Cup tickets and complete match schedule
England will have to qualify, which means a series of matches against teams with names you can’t pronounce. You’ll watch these qualifiers on a Tuesday night, eating a sad bowl of pasta, thinking, “Is this really the path to glory?” The answer is yes, but it feels more like a dodgy shortcut through a hedge.
