The 2026 FIFA World Cup. Photo: Illustration by Algi Febri Sugita/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesThe FIFA World Cup starts this week with its biggest edition in history. Zoom in: Canada, Mexico and the U.S. co-host the 2026 men's tournament, with the largest field in the tournament's 96-year history.48 nations will vie for the beautiful game's most coveted trophy. The tournament includes 104 matches from June 11 to July 19. How to watch: Games will be broadcast in English on FOX, FS1, and the FOX One app.Telemundo will air Spanish-language broadcasts in the U.S., and will air games on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app. Tubi will show the opening game between Mexico and South Africa on Thursday and the U.S. men's national team showdown against Paraguay on Friday. By the numbers: The U.S. will host 78 matches across 11 host cities, including the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. What's next: The action gets underway Thursday with Mexico against South Africa airing at 1pm MT on FOX and Telemundo. More Denver stories