The tournament, held at three countries for the first time, will be the largest in history

El primer partido del campeonato será el próximo jueves México vs. Sudáfrica en el estadio Azteca; la selección argentina debutará el 16 de junio

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

Mexico’s most iconic ground, it was the venue for the exploits of Pelé and Maradona, and it’ll host a record third tournament opening game

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.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have three opening ceremonies. These interconnected ceremonies will be staged across Mexico, Canada and the US. | Football News

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

As the first 48-team World Cup prepares to get into swing, here are all the matches, venues and times

Happy World Cup Eve all! We’re just one day away from action getting underway.

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

En un hecho sin precedentes, cada país anfitrión tendrá su propia fiesta de apertura antes de su debut en la Copa del Mundo: lo que se sabe de cada una de ellas

104 matches in three countries, the action starts on Thursday at the stadium Pele and Maradona won the World Cup | Football News

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…

The first match of the largest World Cup in history will be Mexico v South Africa.

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.

The biggest FIFA World Cup ever starts today in Mexico. Here are the schedule, predictions, key stories shaping day one.