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Which World Cup 2026 stadiums will host matches in US, Canada and Mexico?

Mexico. Al Jazeera also has a [virtual tour of all the World Cup 2026 stadiums.](https://interactive.aljazeera.com/aje/2026/world-cup-2026-stadiums/?utm_source=www.aljazeera.com&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=ucms)  ## Stadium and host cities guide

World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch

World Cup day 2: USA, Canada begin – schedule, predictions and how to watch After Mexico [kicked off the tournament](/sports/liveblog/2026/6/11/live-mexico-vs-south-africa-world-cup-2026) on Thursday, attention shifts north, with Toronto and Los Angeles hosting the next matches

World Cup Day 1: Schedule, predictions, opening ceremony and what to watch

World Cup 2026](/fifa-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

BBC Sport announces World Cup coverage plans

World Cup which gets under way next month, featuring coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico

South Africa play Czechia, seek first World Cup win after Mexico defeat

World Cup group stage work? Czechia, South Africa, Mexico and South Korea are in Group A. After the first round of matches in their group, Mexico occupies the top spot with South Korea in second

World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

World Cup 2026](/fifa-world-cup-2026) group matches, it’s time for the next phase of the group stage to kick off. Here are the top five “must-watch” matches in the second round of fixtures from

Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup

World Cup after the tournament was expanded to 48 teams. "We've been doing very well," Mexico coach Javier Aguirre said. "It wasn't a great match, but I think that our opponent didn

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions

next group match against Belgium in Los Angeles on Sunday. But the Iranian federation claims its request was turned down. ![Iran's players greet supporters after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between

'Coreano Hermano': Ahead of Mexico vs. South Korea, it's all love between the fans

matches of the group stage at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. After a shocking loss to Sweden, Mexico's chances of advancing to the next

South Korea rally to beat Czechia 2-1 on World Cup opening day

match played in front of hundreds of empty seats at Guadalajara Stadium. Led by star forward Son Heung-min, South Korea controlled possession and outshot the Czechs, who were making their first World Cup appearance

Why super-sized and politicised World Cup comes at a cost

matches are taking place in 16 cities across United States, Mexico and Canada Eight years ago, Fifa awarded the 2026 World Cup to United States, Mexico and Canada as it was trying to recover from

Does referee case show Fifa has lost control of its own World Cup?

World Cup. The next test will come on Sunday, when Iran are due to fly into the United States for the first time. Iran has accused the US of denying visas to [15 "integral" members

How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side

World Cup about to get under way, many fans in England and Scotland are honing their strategy to balance late kick-offs with work the next morning. Matches are happening across the US, Canada

World Cup 2026: Will violence and protests test Mexico’s cohost status?

next month. The World Cup 2026 opens in Mexico City on June 11, with the home team taking on South Africa at the Estadio Azteca. But football fans are wary of recent incidents of violence

U.S. launches second day of Iran strikes. And, World Cup facts to know before kickoff

next week. Horsley says he believes interest rates will likely remain elevated for an extended period. **In just a few hours, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off,** drawing billions of viewers

Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 opening game – teams, start, lineups

match REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-06-02T162223Z_261121934_RC25JLABVPX9_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-GROUPA-SAFRICA-1781069658.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) South Africa are among the 10 African nations – the most ever – at this FIFA World Cup [File: Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters] ## How does the World Cup group stage work? Mexico

A World Cup guide for new football fans

next phase - which is known as the round of 32. Winning a match earns a team three points. Draws (or tying the match) gives both teams one point. A loss means, you guessed it, zero

Who will win the World Cup? BBC pundits make their predictions

World Cup starts in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on Thursday and finishes in the MetLife Stadium near New York City on 19 July.** Forty-eight teams will contest the tournament, which will be played

The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America kick off Thursday with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czech Republic. The first game for the United States will be against Paraguay

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cups, but he was unable to find the net despite several chances in the second half. His missed opportunities were especially notable after stars including Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane