2026 FIFA World Cup schedule announced with match details

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to kick off on June 11, featuring a historic 48 teams across 104 matches in 16 cities. The tournament includes former champions except Italy and introduces four newcomers: Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. The USA, Mexico, and Canada co-host the event, with high expectations placed on the USA's golden generation. Argentina enters as the defending champion, and several superstars, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, may be playing their last World Cup. Fans can watch every match live on Fubo and cable channels Fox and Telemundo. The opening matches include Mexico facing South Africa at 3 p.m. and South Korea against Czechia at 10 p.m. ET.

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