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See the full list of fixtures and results, the current standings, and more for the World Cup 2026. The 2026 World Cup is nearly upon us. Here's what you need to know. New York's 13-game playoff winning streak ended as turnovers mounted,
The U.S., Mexico and Canada will host the highly anticipated tournament from June 11 to July 19. Here's how to tune in.
Full replays of every match from the 2026 World Cup will be available through the FOX One streaming service, via its app and online. Subscriptions to FOX One cost $19.99 per month (including a three-day initial trial) or $199.99 per year.
3:45 p.m. ET — Portugal vs. Nigeria 4 p.m. ET — England vs. Costa Rica 9 p.m. ET — Austria vs. Guatemala These matches give coaches one final opportunity to evaluate players, test lineups and make last-minute adjustments before World Cup play begins.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing live@theathletic.com.
Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday afternoon with the first group play contests as teams from around the globe look to set the tone for their pursuit of the most prestigious prize in soccer.
After the very UAE-friendly timings of Qatar 2022, this tournament will look a bit different. Some games will kick off neatly in the evening, while others will fall in the early hours of the morning or, for the truly committed, around breakfast time.
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on Fox and FS1. See when and where to catch each game.