When does the FIFA World Cup 2026 start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup start date is June 11, 2026 and ends July 19, 2026. It will be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

When is the first 2026 World Cup game?

The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, featuring the host nation Mexico against South Africa.

How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?

For the first time ever, the FIFA World Cup will feature 48 national teams, expanded from the previous 32-team format.

How can I watch the FIFA World Cup 2026?

You can stream all matches on FOX One. Games will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, FOXSports.com, and FOX Sports App.

How many people watch the World Cup?

The FIFA World Cup is the most-watched sporting event in the world. The 2022 tournament reached over 5 billion people globally across all media. The final match between Argentina and France had more than 1.5 billion viewers.

Is the FIFA World Cup Final 2026 on FOX?

Yes. FOX will broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in the United States as part of its exclusive English-language coverage.

What group is the US in for World Cup 2026?

The USMNT was drawn into Group D along with Australia, Paraguay and the winner of UEFA Playoff C (Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo).

Where will the USA play in the 2026 World Cup?

USMNT will face Paraguay in Los Angeles Stadium; Inglewood, California on June 12th, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET for their opening match. Match 2: USA vs Australia on June 19th, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET in Seattle Stadium; Seattle, Washington. Match 3: USA vs Winner of UEFA Playoff C on June 25th, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET in Los Angeles Stadium; Inglewood, California.

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