Fifa World Cup 2026: All you need to know

For the first time 48 nations will compete across 12 groups at the finals.

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Home / Sport / Football / Football World CupUpdatedNZ Herald8 Jun, 2026 09:42 PM7 mins to readAll Whites coach Darren Bazeley tells Michael Burgess about the expectations and hopes for the team at the World Cup.AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.A dummies guide to the 2026 Fifa World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada.Dates and kickoffs

The tournament begins this Friday at 7am when Mexico and South Africa square off at the famed Estadio Azteca or Mexico City Stadium. The kickoff times are great for New Zealand fans compared

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Fifa World Cup 2026: All you need to know

Fifa World Cup 2026: All you need to know

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