When does the 2026 World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs June 11 through July 19, sprawling across 16 cities in the United States, Mexico and Canada in ...

2026 World Cup preview: Key storylines, predictions as epic tournament set to begin

With the biggest-ever World Cup ready to kick off across Canada, Mexico and the USA, here we look at the key storylines.

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Omar Artan was refused entry by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, despite having all of the necessary visa paperwork.

World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Known Performers and Latest Rumors

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is slated to begin on Thursday with a fantastic matchup between Mexico and South Africa at Estadio Azteca. However, the tournament's opening ceremonies are set to be a two-day ...

Canadian officials welcome Somali referee—but his FIFA dream may still be over

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said Omar Artan "is welcome to referee here." ...

2026 World Cup Canada odds and preview: Team betting guide for 2026 soccer

Canada’s 2026 World Cup odds, fixtures, roster, and prediction market pricing on Polymarket and Kalshi for the 2026 ...

Best 2026 World Cup betting promos: Score nearly $6,000 in bonuses at top online betting apps, sportsbooks

Top 2026 World Cup betting apps include DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, bet365, Fanatics Sportsbook and Hard Rock Bet ...

Where to watch the World Cup in ‘Soccer City, USA’

Fans are gearing up for the kickoff of the FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest soccer tournament. And in Portland, known as ...
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FIFA World Cup 2026: Fixtures, groups, teams, tickets, host countries, cities and more

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.