South Korea vs Czechia will be the second game of the 2026 World Cup, following the Mexico vs South Africa match.

These are not necessarily the best players but players who soccer fans will need to watch during World Cup 2026 this summer.

Despite the very chalk nature of the World Cup, there have been stunning victors who beat all-time great teams en route to glory.

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. A thousand matches. Many of them life-changing, several history-changing. All of them part of the story. After 96 years and 23 editions, Tunisia vs Japan in Monterrey, Mexico ...

As anticipation builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this fan-friendly guide offers everything U.S. Men's National Team supporters need to know — from mastering player name pronunciations to tracking key match dates.

Which teams will reach the World Cup knockout stage? What to know for every 2026 group.

Discover the 48 teams taking part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Canada, Mexico, USA™, including host cities, groups and game dates. Learn more with FIFA.