Opening Night: Mexico Kick Off 2026 at the Azteca
Mexico open World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June — the third time the famous ground has launched football’s biggest event.
Mexico open World Cup 2026 at the Estadio Azteca on 11 June — the third time the famous ground has launched football’s biggest event.
With 16 extra places at the 2026 World Cup, qualification slots have been redistributed across every confederation. Africa, Asia and CONCACAF all receive significantly more berths, opening the door to nations that have never reached the finals before. For underdogs, the expanded format is transformative. A larger field means more first-time participants and more opportunities …
With 16 extra places at the 2026 World Cup, qualification slots have been redistributed across every confederation. Africa, Asia and CONCACAF all receive significantly more berths, opening the door to nations that have never reached the finals before. For underdogs, the expanded format is transformative. A larger field means more first-time participants and more opportunities …
For a golden generation of stars, the 2026 World Cup may be a final shot at football immortality.
Twelve groups, 104 matches and a brand-new Round of 32 — here is how the first 48-team World Cup actually works.
The 2026 World Cup is the first to be hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sixteen host cities share the tournament, from Vancouver and Seattle in the west to New York/New Jersey and Toronto in the east, with Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey representing the south. Mexico becomes the first country …
The 2026 World Cup is the first to be hosted by three nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. Sixteen host cities share the tournament, from Vancouver and Seattle in the west to New York/New Jersey and Toronto in the east, with Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey representing the south. Mexico becomes the first country …
From Europe’s 16 places to a two-team intercontinental play-off, here is how all 48 World Cup 2026 slots were allocated.
The 2026 World Cup final will be played at MetLife Stadium near New York — here is what makes it the showpiece venue.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the biggest structural change in the tournament’s history. For the first time, 48 national teams will compete instead of 32, expanding the event to 104 matches across 39 days. The teams are split into 12 groups of four. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed …