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Africa (June 11, Mexico City), South Korea (June 18, Guadalajara), Czechia (June 24, Mexico City) Mexico have chosen their capital as base camp as the nation gears up to host their third World Cup
Cup will be the biggest and most diverse edition so far, featuring 48 teams. Among those, nations from UEFA (Europe) had the most direct slots (16), followed by CAF (Africa
Cup 2026, the host nation found a reason to celebrate as Julian Quinones scored the opening goal of the tournament to give [Mexico the lead against South Africa
Africa during this World Cup," 23-year-old student George Kenyi Charles Rehan told the BBC in Juba. In a statement, the South African government commended Bafana Bafana for their "spirited performance", adding that while
Cup shirts. The alternative strips of Austria, Belgium, Curacao, Japan, Ivory Coast and South Africa all featured. As things stand, none of those will be worn unless those nations
national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. You can find all of NPR's World Cup coverage over the next six weeks in our series [Soccer Edition](https://www.npr.org/series/g-s1-98388/2026-world-cup-north-america).
national team’s debate. Defenders Dean Huijsen and Dani Carvajal were among the Real Madrid names to miss out on a team chasing Spain’s second World Cup title after their 2010 triumph in South
Cup](/fifa-world-cup-2026/) kicks off in North America, football fans are counting down the days to the announcement of squads for the 48 participating nations. Whether it’s supporters of national teams or neutral football enthusiasts
Cup, while Fifa faced criticism from the United Nations over the immigration issues that have overshadowed the buildup to the tournament. ***Today’s Fixtures*** Mexico v South Africa
Cup participant nation Iran on February 28. While the war is currently under a fragile temporary ceasefire, Iran’s participation in the tournament remains uncertain. Fans across the three host countries are in uproar over
Cups the “steady increase in prices for fans buying their national team jerseys is striking”, says Rohlmann. The average price for an adult stadium shirt across all teams is up 53% since South Africa
Cup will be its three opening ceremonies in each host nation instead of one mega event. Mexico City will inaugurate the tournament with its opening ceremony on June 11, hours before the hosts take
Africa showed exactly why he has become such an important player for Mexico. ### A warning for World Cup influencers With thousands of content creators expected to descend on North America, a report by El Pais
Africa?" His association normally sends a group of fans to the World Cup but decided not to bother even trying to go to the US because of the regulations. Although he is relieved they will
nation to play at a World Cup - **June 15**: Spain vs Cape Verde – Cape Verde make their World Cup debut - **June 16:** Argentina vs Algeria, Austria vs Jordan – Argentina begin their title defence, and Lionel
Cup. Kickoff for the football tournament is set to take place on June 11 in Mexico City, where the inaugural game will see the host country face South Africa. In the lead
nations three years ago. The idea to expand the Women’s World Cup was initially met with scepticism, but as eight newcomers took part in the 2023 World Cup in Australia, many of the [minnows
Africa’s top referees, was set to become the first Somali to officiate a World Cup match. The denial of entry is the latest controversy surrounding US travel policies and [the World Cup](/sports/2026/6/8/how-extreme-weather-and-heat-could-affect-players-at-world-cup-2026), which
Africa at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. (Photo by Rodrigo OROPEZA / AFP)](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/afp_6a2b099e619b-1781205406.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C513&quality=80) Artists perform during the opening ceremony [Rodrigo Oropeza/AFP] ## Azteca comes to life The iconic
Cup before so to bring my family is wonderful," he said. "I just want Mexico to get off on the right foot, win today and score a load of goals! And then