2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 with final friendlies scheduled
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to start on June 11, featuring Mexico facing South Africa in the opener. National teams are participating in final friendlies this week to finalize their rosters. Remaining matches include DR Congo vs. Chile and Argentina vs. Iceland, among others. The competition will run through July 19, with a total of 48 teams competing in 104 matches across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
- •2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11 with Mexico vs. South Africa.
- •International friendlies scheduled include DR Congo vs. Chile.
- •Tournament features 48 teams and runs until July 19.
- •All matches available on FOX, FS1, Telemundo, and streaming platforms.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting? See full tournament schedule
- 8:34 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 FIFA World Cup starts Thursday: How to watch, full schedule and final friendlies
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11. Here is the schedule and how to watch or stream every match this summer.
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts this week. Here's the full schedule, including broadcast information.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:02 AMWhen is the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting? See full tournament schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts this week. Here's the full schedule, including broadcast information.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 8:34 AM2026 FIFA World Cup starts Thursday: How to watch, full schedule and final friendlies
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11. Here is the schedule and how to watch or stream every match this summer.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
FIFA World Cup•Oct 10, 2026, 11:35 AMSpence: ‘I don’t get nervous anymore’ as Inter debut nears
FIFA World Cup•Oct 8, 2026, 4:33 AMMessi's final Argentina match was an emotional send-off worthy of a legend
FIFA World Cup•Oct 7, 2026, 9:09 AMArgentina vs. Benin Lineup Today: Confirmed Team News & Starting XI
FIFA World Cup•Oct 7, 2026, 3:52 AMJesse Marsch, Canada want to challenge USMNT, Mexico for CONCACAF supremacy
FIFA World Cup•Oct 7, 2026, 3:18 AMMessi: The Argentina career that finally delivered his greatest prize
FIFA World Cup•Oct 6, 2026, 5:39 AMOwner, businessman & player: Messi has big plans as a golden era ends