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opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026? The tournament will open on June 11 at 3pm (21:00 GMT) at the Mexico
World Cup 2026: What are the key dates from the opening match to the final? Block your calendar. The [FIFA
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2003, the Copa America Centenario, and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Boston Stadium – commonly known as Gillette Stadium to fans – underwent a major renovation project ahead of the World Cup, with
match in Monterrey in memory of missing persons, ahead of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, May 17, 2026. [Daniel Becerril/Reuters] ## Teachers’ strike for higher wages On Friday, teachers and activists marched through Mexico City
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has insisted Iran will play World Cup matches in the United States, despite the football governing body’s Congress opening without the country’s delegation, its absence highlighting tensions and challenges
FIFA World Cup trophy as he attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026 [Denis Balibouse/Reuters] “That goes in 211 countries all over the world, to allow football
matches and is especially popular among fans of US football. ## Which other US stadiums are hosting the World Cup? The USA will open their World Cup campaign against Paraguay on June 12 at the SoFi
FIFA How teams are group World Cup 2026-1776670778](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-How-teams-are-group-World-Cup-2026-1776670778.png?quality=80) The only recent disappointments come in the World Cup, yet there are mitigating circumstances. In 2018, the West Africans were the first side
2026-1776670771](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/INTERACTIVE-Football-FIFA-Venues-of-World-Cup-2026-1776670771.png?quality=80) [Al Jazeera] Earlier this week, FIFA president Gianni Infantino defended [World Cup ticket prices](/sports/2026/4/23/why-are-fifa-world-cup-2026-tickets-so-expensive), insisting that football’s global governing body was obliged to take advantage of laws
open letter convinces Fifa to update its heat guidelines before the World Cup." ## Why 2026 World Cup is a concern Extreme weather is expected to play a part at the 2026 World Cup. Heat, thunderstorms
World Cup qualifier in Baghdad since. In March 2020, Fifa gave the green light to the southern city of Basra, meaning that, at last, crucial home games did not have to take place in Jordan
2026 tickets so expensive? FIFA’s decision to release the latest tranche of World Cup tickets, coinciding with the 50-day countdown mark for the tournament, has left fans more frustrated than excited in advance
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and was present at the World Cup draw on December 5, 2025. Later that month, Trump’s attendance at the US Open men’s tennis final delayed the start
open their Group C campaign against Morocco on June 13 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, before facing Haiti on June 19 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and playing Scotland on June 24 in Miami, Florida. *The FIFA
matches. Prestianni made his debut for Argentina’s national team in November and has been part of their squad in recent months. The World Cup – cohosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States – will conclude
2026. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) / ALTERNATE CROP](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AFP__20260525__B3X62PR__v2__HighRes__FblMlsInterMiamiPhiladelphia-1779698754.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C481&quality=80) Messi leaves the pitch during the Miami-Philadelphia MLS match [Chandan Khanna/AFP] ## Did Messi get injured before the World Cup? While the Miami striker
opening remarks at the FIFA Congress in Canada on Thursday. “Let me start at the outset. Of course, Iran will be participating at the FIFA World Cup 2026. And of course Iran will play
World Cup, in Oeiras, outside Lisbon, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AP26139441621310-1779196256.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martinez announces the squad [Armando Franca/AP] The coach defended his decision to name four
opener between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City on June 11. Seven games staged in Mexico are sold out, including the cohosts’ two other matches against South Korea in Guadalajara and the Czech Republic
2026 Fifa World Cup which gets under way next month, featuring coverage of all 104 matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico.** There will be [54 games broadcast live](/sport/football/articles/cgjnd28w56po) on BBC television, while