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Canada World Cup opener splits Bosnian fans among two ‘home nations’

stands during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina

World Cup 2026: Full match schedule, groups, teams and start times

group standings, real-time match results and schedules.* After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kickoff. The event, cohosted by Canada

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

Group L runners-up (7 pm ET/23:00 GMT) The Toronto Stadium will be the first Canadian venue to host a game at this year’s World Cup. The venue was purpose-built when Canada

World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums

Canada and Mexico, will run from June 11 ‌to ‌July 19.  (Al Jazeera) *The FIFA World Cup begins on June

50 days until World Cup - pick your favourite kits

Group B, which they share with Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar. Switzerland have played at 12 previous editions of the World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals in 1934, 1938 and 1954. ## Turkey (home) ![2026 Turkey

Somali referee banned by US to officiate European Super Cup, UEFA says

Canada, Mexico and the US had been a huge source of pride for his compatriots. He returned to a hero’s welcome in Mogadishu on Wednesday and pledged to take part in the next World

Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape

group stage fixtures are being held in the United States, where the team are currently based. But should Morocco progress to the knockout stages, Hakimi could face difficulties in entering Canada or Mexico if their

Fans on concourses instead of in seats, claims Fifa

Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses.** Football's world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron

DRC suggests behind-closed-doors World Cup warm-up to offset Ebola threat

Canada and Mexico. During the tournament, they plan to be based in Houston, Texas, where they will play their first Group K match on June 17 against Portugal. The DRC are then scheduled to head

Croatia’s Modric undergoes facial surgery but aims to be fit for World Cup

standings, 12 points behind ⁠leaders Inter Milan with four games remaining, and Modric is doubtful to take any part in their season run-in. A protective mask may be needed should ‌he recover in time

What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026

standings, thereby securing their spot at the world’s biggest football tournament. ## How did Panama perform in their previous World Cup appearance? Panama made their World Cup debut at the 2018 edition in Russia, finishing

FIFA World Cup 2026: Can Asian champions Qatar reach the knockouts?

Canada is a must-win for Qatar if they dream of a deep run. ## Qatar’s World Cup squad **Goalkeepers**: Salah Zakaria, Meshaal Barsham, Mahmud Abunada **Defenders**: Boualem Khoukhi, Pedro Miguel, Sultan Al-Brake

How many World Cup shirts might not be worn in matches?

Canada, Cape Verde, Mexico and Panama will wear different strips in all of their matches. England and Scotland have both released two shirts each and will wear both in their group-stage fixtures. Scotland will

Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Among the demands published in a statement on Saturday are guarantees that all players, coaches and officials travelling with the team

World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history

groups warned almost all punters lose money in the long-run, and that those betting during the World Cup risk being encouraged to try more addictive forms of betting. Macquarie analyst Chad Benyon said

Iran’s US-bound World Cup squad given public sendoff in Tehran

stands with the country’s dignity, honour, and strength. Whatever the result, may Iran’s flag be raised there and defended.” Iran’s participation in the World Cup has been in question since

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

Group A - Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa - 11/6/10 ](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2010-06-11T161455Z_1_MT1ACI7048073_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ZAF-MEX-1781067577.jpg?w=770&resize=770%2C412&quality=80) Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after giving South Africa a 1-0 lead against Mexico at the FIFA World Cup 2010 opening match in Johannesburg

Why Tuchel wanted Toney back in England picture

Cup squad was officially announced on Friday morning there had been more plot twists than an Agatha Christie novel.** While the likes of Phil Foden, Cole Palmer, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Harry Maguire had that

How could extreme weather affect World Cup 2026?

Canada and Mexico, where the tournament will be held. Humidity may also be a key factor in any disruption to the World Cup caused by the weather. Fifa have acknowledged that hot weather could

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

Canada as it was trying to recover from the existential corruption scandal sparked by the hugely controversial votes in 2010 for Russia and Qatar to stage the tournament in 2018 and 2022. With both those