The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Mexico and South Africa will kick off the tournament on Thursday afternoon following Mexico's opening ceremony.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a new 48-team format, but some traditions remain unchanged. As the tournament reaches its ...

Thirty-two teams made it out of the group stage and into the knockout round at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The top two teams from each of the 12 groups and the top eight third-place teams will compete ...

The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring new group stage tiebreakers and a Round of 32 knockout format.

Argentina's Julian Alvarez controls the ball during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers against Uruguay at the ...

The road to the Round of 32 isn't reserved for group winners and runners-up. At the 2026 FIFA World Cup, several teams could advance despite finishing third—but not all of them. The expanded 2026 FIFA ...

The biggest FIFA World Cup to date, with a record 48 teams set to play a record 104 matches spread out across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, begins June 11. The three host nations automatically ...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, returning to North America, will feature a new format with 48 teams, up from 32.

As FIFA President Gianni Infantino lends credibility to another World Cup expansion, here's the good and bad that could ...

From VAR complaints and extreme-heat protests to the 48-team format and ticket prices, the biggest controversies of the 2026 ...

The FIFA Men's World Cup went from 32 teams to 48 teams this year - and thus far, it's been a rousing success. More games has led to more excitement and more big moments. We've seen some great goals ...