FIFA World Cup 2026
First 48-team edition · 16 host cities · 104 matches · Kick-off 11 June 2026.
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Meet the USMNT: The 26 players striving to win a W...
With the U.S. kicking off its World Cup campaign Friday, ESPN introduces you to the 26 players tasked with taking the co-hosts on a deep run.
Mexico opens WC with win after record 3 red cards
Co-hosts Mexico got off to a victorious start, beating South Africa 2-0 as the largest World Cup in history kicked off Thursday at Mexico City's famed Estadio Azteca.
📈 Ranking the 50 best players in the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the world's best talent. Let's rank the top 50 players who will be there!
Palestine FA boss: U.S. denied my WCup visa
The head of the Palestinian Football Association is waiting in Mexico City for permission to enter the United States with other federation heads attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Poch: 'Too late' for motivational speeches for U.S...
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.
Hwang's magic sparks South Korea comeback win
Hwang In-Beom leads South Korea to a 2-1 comeback win over Czechia in the World Cup in a game played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Mexico's Guadalajara Stadium.
Mexico's Aguirre says Jiménez earned 'perfect day'...
Raúl Jiménez finally has his star moment in a FIFA World Cup for Mexico, with his manager Javier Aguirre calling it a "perfect day" for the 35-year-old striker.
When do England play and how can you follow it?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything looks at England's next World Cup fixture and how you can follow along via the BBC.
World Cup VAR review: Was ref right to show three ...
For the tournament, we are taking a look at the major incidents to examine and explain the process in terms of both VAR protocol and the laws of the game.
South Korea produce stirring revival to get off to...
For the first time since 2010, South Korea won their opening game at the FIFA World Cup.
Mexico's win an emotional celebration of World Cup...
Forty years after the World Cup was last in Mexico, the tournament returned Thursday, and Mexico celebrated with an emotional win over South Africa.
You are Steve Clarke... what would you do against Haiti?
Put yourself in the shoes of Steve Clarke and pick the side, tactics and decide what your pre-match team talk would be for their World Cup opener.
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