A record 48-team field, complex logistics and likely farewells of soccer icons are among key storylines for the 2026 World Cup, which starts Thursday.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada will host the highly anticipated tournament from June 11 to July 19. Here's how to tune in.

There will be a record 104 matches over 39 days

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With 48 teams, three host nations and more than a month of matches, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest in history.

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Discover the monumental 2026 FIFA World Cup, featuring 48 teams, 104 matches, and a projected $40.9 billion economic impact.

The expanded 48-team tournament will draw in hundreds of millions, perhaps even billions, of viewers each day.Hundreds of milli

See the schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup rounds and matches, the game format, and top teams to watch.

The upcoming FIFA World Cup stands out for several reasons including number of matches, geographical spread, sky-high ticket fares and others.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is poised to be a farewell stage for football legends like Messi and Ronaldo, potentially marking their sixth appearances. Veteran stars such as Modric,…

Discover the ultimate guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Explore host cities, the new 48-team bracket format, and key match dates ahead of the big day.

With 48 teams and five knockout rounds, the 2026 FIFA World Cup demands greater endurance from champions. | Football News

The United States is casting a shadow over the FIFA World Cup 2026

The biggest World Cup of all time finally starts on Thursday. In so many ways, from Iran and visa issues to 48 teams and 16 venues, it is an unprecedented tournament. Miguel…

With a record 48 teams and 1,248 players, there's an endless number of stats about the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here are a few to get you started.

As players and fans arrive in an unfriendly United States for the quadrennial soccer spectacle, civil society organizations are mounting an effort to keep visitors safe.

Beginning today, the 2026 FIFA World Cup marks a historic expansion to 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries. | Sports News

From rank outsiders through dark horses all the way up to red-hot favorites, there are 48 different stories to watch at the world’s ultimate sporting spectacle.

A record 48-team field, complex logistics and likely farewells of soccer icons are among key storylines for the 2026 World Cup, which starts Thursday.

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.