Join our writers as they bring you the latest news as co-hosts USA and Canada get their World Cup campaigns under way

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

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

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.

FIFA has faced stinging criticism over the eye-watering costs of tickets.

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Follow live from the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico City.

The time for talking is over as Mexico take center stage at what is sure to be a raucous Estadio Azteca.

World Cup set for kickoff after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupMEXICO CITY, June 11 — The World Cup kicks off today with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in…

Follow CNN Sports’ live coverage of the World Cup’s opening day as Mexico and South Africa take to the pitch in this global festival of soccer.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with the opening ceremony followed by the hosts, Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening game.…

The 2026 World Cup begins with Mexico facing South Africa in the opening game.

Follow live from the opening day of the 2026 World Cup in Guadalajara.

FIFA was desperate to avoid that visual heading into this summer's soccer festival, having drastically cut ticket prices for all 104 matches in a bid to entice more supporters to…

Analysis of South Korea against Czech Republic at the World Cup, a match marked by lots of empty seats

South Korea vs Czech Republic in Guadalajara saw thousands of empty seats as Oh Hyeon Gyu secured the points in a gripping contest

Mexico got the World Cup underway with a 2-0 win over South Africa but the match was undermined by three red cards, while South Korea downed Czech Republic to go level with the…

The 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a record $13 billion, the tournament has…

The 2026 World Cup began in Mexico City with an opening ceremony filled with colour, dancing and a performance by global music star Shakira. Julian Quinones and Premier League…

The co-hosts' opening day win sparked an explosion of joy - can the U.S. and Canada match them today?

The World Cup began with Mexico vs South Africa, and South Korea vs the Czech Republic, but it was the latter where FIFA may be feeling worried about the tournament