The 2026 World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday, as cohosts Mexico take on 2010 hosts South Africa.
A record 1,248 players from 48 teams will take part in this year's expanded version of the tournament, with 104 matches to be played across Canada, Mexico and the United States.
Euronews has broken down everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026.
Key facts
Host cities in 2026 include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico, and Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area and Seattle in the US.
