2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off next week in North America
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin on June 11, 2026, as it is hosted in North America for the first time. The tournament features an expanded format with 48 teams, leading to a greater number of matches this summer. The opening game will see Mexico face South Africa in Mexico City. Other notable matchups in the opening days include the USA's match against Paraguay and a fixture featuring Brazil against Morocco. Fans can look forward to a full slate of matches starting next week across various cities throughout North America.
- •Kick-off on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City
- •Mexico vs South Africa is the opening match
- •USA plays Paraguay on June 13
- •Brazil faces Morocco on June 13
- •The tournament features a total of 48 teams
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — Free Printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
- 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Full 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture schedule and kick-off times
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on the calendar, and the tournament North America stages this summer is the biggest in the sport’s history. Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, 16 cities across three countries, and 39 days of soccer.
"The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins next week as the world’s biggest festival of football takes to North America. This summer’s tournament is the first in the expanded 48-team format, meaning more Worl...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 2:31 PMFree Printable 2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially on the calendar, and the tournament North America stages this summer is the biggest in the sport’s history. Forty-eight teams, 104 matches, 16 cities across three countries, and 39 days of soccer.
- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 10:55 AMFull 2026 FIFA World Cup fixture schedule and kick-off times
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins next week as the world’s biggest festival of football takes to North America. This summer’s tournament is the first in the expanded 48-team format, meaning more Worl...
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