The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11, with Mexico facing South Africa in the opening match in Mexico City.
The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature an expanded 48-team format for the first time, divided into 12 groups of four teams.
Top teams including Brazil, France, Argentina, and Germany headline the group stage.
The group phase will run through June before the knockout rounds begin.
