The 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament begins today, June 11, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City Stadium. The global sports fiesta to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada will end on July 19. The FIFA World Cup is unarguably the greatest sports showpiece in the world, where teams from different continents compete for a single trophy, cash rewards and bragging rights. It is going to be the first time since 2002 the tournament will be co-hosted by multiple nations and also the first FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by three nations.
Many of the finest teams in the world will compete in 16 cities for the group stage — 11 in the United States, ...