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The 2026 World Cup is finally here. The much-anticipated tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In the nightcap, South Korea will face Czechia at Estadio Akron outside Guadalajara.

World Cup 2026: Scott McTominay misses Scotland training due to an upset stomach, but Scott McKenna trains Mexico take on South Africa in the first game of the tournament at 20:00 BST in Mexico City, with South Korea v Czech Republic to follow at 03:00 on Friday

The next FIFA men's rankings arrive the day after the World Cup final. Here are four key takeaways.

After being denied entry to U.S. for World Cup, Somali referee Omar Artan has been selected to work PSG-Aston Villa Super Cup final on Aug. 12.

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.

Some pretty big entertainers will be joining the soccer frenzy as this year's FIFA World Cup stage performers. Alejandro Fernandez and Alanis Morissette are among the artists performing at the opening ceremonies for Mexico and the USA.

Curacao is making its World Cup debut as the smallest nation to ever qualify for the tournament. "We want to show the world who we are."