The FIFA World Cup is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world, and this year marks its return to Qatar with a new host country. The schedule for the upcoming tournament has been released, and it's time to get your head wrapped around what's coming up.

The FIFA World Cup is a four-day event that takes place every four years. In 2026, there will be four teams competing in the tournament, which will see the likes of Germany, France, Argentina, and Italy come together to compete against each other. This year's edition of the tournament will be held from June 15-30 in Doha, Qatar.

Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming FIFA World Cup:

June 15 - June 17: Group A matches will start on day one.

June 18 - June 20: Group B matches will start on day two.

June 21 - June 23: Group C matches will start on day three.

June 24 - June 26: Group D matches will start on day four.

July 9 - July 11: Quarterfinals match-ups will take place on day five.

July 12 - July 14: Semifinals match-ups will take place on day six.

July 15 - July 17: Final match-ups will take place on day seven.

The top two teams from each group advance to the semi-finals, while the third-place team advances to the final. This format has been used before, but this year's edition will feature a unique twist where the top two teams play in the semifinals instead of the final. The top two teams will then face off in the final, with the winner advancing to the title game.

In terms of standings, the following countries have qualified for the tournament:

Germany (Group A)

France (Group B)

Argentina (Group C)

Italy (Group D)

As you can see, this year's edition of the tournament promises to be intense and competitive, as each team will put their best foot forward to defend their spot in the final round. It will be interesting to see how these teams perform throughout the tournament, and who will emerge victorious at the end of it all.