Latest News About When Does World Cup Start

Updated 2026-05-20 01:04

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to start on June 11, 2026, with the opening matches taking place across North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico) and the final on July 19, 2026. The tournament runs through mid-July, spanning roughly five weeks. The opening fixture is planned for June 11, with Mexico hosting the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and the U.S. and Canada also kicking off their group-stage games around the same period in their respective venues. Note that official ceremony details (opening ceremony time/location) may be announced separately by FIFA and organizers closer to the event. For the latest, most precise schedule and venue details, I can pull the current official FIFA schedule if you’d like.[1]

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World Cup news - Today's latest updates - CBS News

FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada. The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer. President Trump, along with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney participated in the FIFA Men's World Cup draw on Friday in Washington, D.C. The world soccer organization also awarded Mr. Trump with...

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