World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff after years of planning and preparations. The event, cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, is the biggest in the competition's history with an expanded 48-team tournament. The 23rd edition begins with 104 matches, starting with Mexico against South Africa on Tuesday. The tournament will open on June 11 at 1pm CST at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico, and the final will be held on July 19 at 3pm ET at the New York New Jersey Stadium.