See the full list of fixtures and results, the current standings, and more for the World Cup 2026. The 2026 World Cup is nearly upon us. Here's what you need to know. New York's 13-game playoff winning streak ended as turnovers mounted,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup finally gets underway this week, and you can follow all of the latest breaking news before Thursday’s opening group-stage game with The Athletic. We’d also love to hear from you before Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday. Get in touch by emailing live@theathletic.com.

There will be 16 stadiums hosting matches for the 2026 World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including SoFi Stadium and MetLife Stadium.

The largest field for a World Cup makes for a challenging bracket to predict. Here's how each group will play out, plus predictions through the final.

Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 cities over the course of a month. Here is the full group stage schedule.