The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

The World Cup 2026 opener pits host Mexico against South Africa at the Azteca on June 11, a rematch of their 2010 meeting and the first of 104 games.

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

As the historic 48-team World Cup kicks off at the Estadio Azteca, we break down the real title contenders and the sentimental favourites.

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become…

The World Cup opener is June 11, Mexico vs South Africa at the Azteca. Your CDMX day-one guide: protests, transport, the Zócalo fan zone and where to watch.

Political issues continue to dominate the build-up, with the US-Israel war on Iran overshadowing the World Cup.

As football fans from across the world flood into tournament co-hosts the United States, Canada and Mexico, the Central American country is grappling with chaotic teacher protests…

As the tournament kicks off, cohosts Mexico face South Africa in a replay of the 2010 edition's opening game.

Football fans anticipate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will host 48 teams across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches begin on June 12 and conclude on July…

The World Cup’s opener features hosts Mexico, who will be cheered on by fervent fans at Estadio Azteca

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year’s tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

After a rocky buildup with high ticket prices, delayed federal funding for host cities, and visa issues, the World Cup has arrived.

It’s the largest in tournament history, with 48 teams and 104 matches.

Mexico City will be the stage on Thursday for the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Cup, the first contested by 48 teams and the first hosted by three countries: Mexico, the…

Mexico hosts South Africa in a repeat of the opening fixture from the 2010 World Cup.

President Sheinbaum promises safe World Cup as host cities ramp up security after cartel violence scare and protests.

Mexico deploys nearly 100,000 security personnel for the 2026 World Cup opener as CNTE teacher protests occupy key locations near Estadio Azteca.

Group A clash marks the beginning of the biggest World Cup in history

It’s finally here. The first of 104 matches in this biggest-ever World Cup kicks off in Mexico City when South Africa meets up with Mexico in the Estadio Azteca.