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time can fans in Europe, Middle East and Africa watch? With [FIFA World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) matches spread across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the kickoff
World Cup 2026 in India? Experts say the kickoff times for the majority of the matches
time match results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff
time, cohosts Mexico welcome South Africa, as the much-awaited 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. With 80,000 fans expected to pack the prestigious Estadio Azteca, the opener promises
kickoff World Cup opener: All to know *You can follow the action on Al Jazeera’s dedicated [World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) page with all the latest news, match build-up and live text commentary
times, and there is a lack of top-quality full-backs. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has a phenomenal penalty shootout pedigree – always a plus for the World Cup.  ## What are the key dates for squad announcements before the World Cup? ### May 11: Preliminary squad list National teams must submit a preliminary list by May 11, with a minimum
2026 and 2030 tournaments before slashing its asking price to $60 million. The deal gives Zee a toehold in India’s sports broadcast market, where the Reliance-Disney joint venture JioStar holds rights ranging from
2026 Paraguay's Miguel Almiron celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Cesar Olmedo](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-05T234400Z_270691344_UP1EM651TXA19_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-FRIENDLY-PRY-NIC-1781174679.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Miguel Almiron – known for his time at Newcastle United – is a key part of Paraguay’s attack [Cesar Olmedo/Reuters] With
kickoff scheduled for 8pm local time (02:00 GMT on June 12). ## What do the predictions say for Mexico vs South Africa match? Mexico are the clear favourites to beat South Africa in the World
time. Together, the three countries will open the tournament. This World Cup will feature a [record 104 matches](/sports/2026/6/7/world-cup-2026-in-numbers-key-statistical-goals-titles-and-age-records) spread across 16 host cities. The global event will run from the opening match in Mexico
2026 World Cup is being held. “Ideally, US weather is most conducive in the spring and autumn, but you’d then be looking at the tornado season in spring and hurricane late summer through autumn
2026. (Photo by YASIN AKGUL / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AFP__20260520__B3JD2NH__v3__HighRes__TopshotFblEurC3FreiburgAstonVillaFinal-1779345792.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Aston Villa won their first European trophy in 1982 [Yasin Akgul/AFP] ## ‘Always grateful for Europe’ Emery said this week that he did not feel like
times in 51 appearances across all competitions for Bayern Munich, who were crowned Bundesliga champions in April but were defeated by PSG in the Champions League semifinal. England’s captain also has his country
2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress? A record 48 teams will contest this summer’s World Cup, with 12 groups making up the first stage of the tournament. Twelve seeded teams are spread
time. None of the dismissals came via a second yellow card. Only Portugal’s infamous 2006 clash with the Netherlands, which produced four sendings-off, has seen more expulsions in a World Cup game
2026 national team base camps and their locations? As the World Cup approaches its kickoff day, the participating teams are getting closer to finalising their squads and planning their final few weeks before the June