liveUpdated 2m agoFollow all the news, chatter and analysis as the first week of the tournament continues.The Athletic Live TeamJune 15, 2026 at 5:12 AM EDTThe 2026 World Cup heads into its first Monday. Getty ImagesLive World Cup news updatesThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is in progress in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here.We will be live every minute of every day for all six weeks, right up to the final in New Jersey. Get involved by chatting with us in the Discuss tab above or by emailing live@theathletic.comPacific Northwest journey continues The Athletic / Simon HughesI have made it to Seattle. Two cities down and I’ve been impressed by the number of bars, pubs and restaurants committing to the World Cup. First game here is today, when Mohamed Salah’s Egypt takes on Kevin De Bruyne’s Belgium.Here is where I watched the Sweden vs. Tunisia match last night.Japan fans with another trademark cleanup Getty ImagesJapan’s soccer fans have become known around the world for leaving stadiums spotless before they depart — and it was no different after their thrilling 2-2 draw in the World Cup against Netherlands last night.Minutes after Daichi Kamada had equalised to earn Japan a point in their opening game in Group F, their fans were tidying the space around them at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, picking up litter and disposing it in huge plastic bags they had brought with them to the match.Today’s World Cup scheduleIran’s World Cup squad takes part in a training session last night ahead of its opening game today. Getty ImagesWe’ve got a full four-game schedule of World Cup soccer on the way today — including a former world champion finally stepping into the spotlight.We open in Atlanta with 2010 winners Spain, as they tackle debutants Cape Verde from 12pm ET in Group H.Then Belgium vs Egypt in Seattle (3pm ET) pits Group G’s clear favorites against Mohamed Salah, who is still chasing the World Cup moment his career deserves and a nation craves. They have never won a World Cup match before. Later in Miami (6pm ET), serial upset merchants Saudi Arabia take on Uruguay — the second game in Spain’s group. The Monday action then rounds off with Iran against New Zealand at SoFi (9pm ET): a match where Kiwi defender in Tim Payne has become an inexplicable internet sensation overnight, while Iran have overcome a multitude of geopolitical issues and international tensions simply to make this tournament. And that right there is the juxtaposition of a FIFA World Cup.Welcome to World Cup Today!Sweden fans celebrate their epic 5-1 win over Tunisia on Sunday night. Getty ImagesGood morning everybody. We hope you’re enjoying the 2026 World Cup so far.We have just brought you live and in depth coverage from all eight group games across a compelling first weekend at the tournament — and now it’s Monday, we keep on going!We are here to bring you all the latest storylines, narratives, chatter, news and reaction from around the world as this World Cup plays out in Canada, Mexico and the United States, with our team of reporters and editors based across the globe feeding in with their tales, observations and anecdotes.And we would love to hear from you too. Subscribers can leave a comment in the Discuss tab at the top of the page, while those of you who don’t yet subscribe (you should change that!) can shoot us an email to live@theathletic.comNow let’s keep this World Cup party going!