FIFA World Cup Starts Today In Mexico , Canada, USA ( All The Gists ) (opens in new tab)

The World Cup 2026 starts on Thursday, kicking off the biggest tournament in football history across the United States, Canada and Mexico\. A record 48 teams will play 104 matches over the next six weeks, with millions of fans turning their attention to the opening ceremony, the first games and the storylines set to define the tournament\. The opening ceremony at Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City begins at 11am local time \(17:00 GMT\) and will feature a celebration of Mexican and Latin mu...