The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Mexico and South Africa will kick off the tournament on Thursday afternoon following Mexico's opening ceremony.

The 2026 World Cup is going to feel very different from the tournaments fans have grown used to. Bigger, longer, and packed with more countries than ever before, it will officially become the largest World Cup in football history.

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring new group stage tiebreakers and a Round of 32 knockout format.

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – With the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played in the United States for the first time since 1994, Lowcountry kids have caught World Cup Fever. Ali spent the afternoon with young soccer players with the Charleston Soccer Club on Daniel Island for their World Cup camp.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to make a historic return to North America, taking place from June 11 to July 19 across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This edition will usher in a groundbreaking new tournament format,

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on Thursday, what can new fans tuning into the biggest event of the sport expect? This year's edition expands to 48 teams for the first time in tournament history,

By Rohith Nair and Sam Tobin MIAMI/SEATTLE, June 18 (Reuters) - The World Cup’s expanded 48-team format was widely criticised as a recipe for mismatches and meaningless group-stage games, but the opening round of fixtures has instead offered a compelling counterargument: the gap between football’s aristocracy and its aspiring challengers appears smaller than ever.

The World Cup’s expanded 48-team format was widely criticised as a recipe for mismatches and meaningless group-stage games, but the opening round of fixtures has instead offered a compelling counterar

The 2026 World Cup group stage is the biggest ever and here you can keep track on the latest standings and how the tables look in all 12 groups.