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.

Lionel Messi's Argentina, the reigning champions, will begin their defense of the trophy against Algeria in Group J in Kansas City on June 16.

Get a complete guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I: team previews, key players, full match schedule, fixtures, venues and live streaming details. Stay updated with kick-off times, broadcast info and everything you need to follow Group I action.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is nearly underway. Here's the official bracket and which countries fall into which groups as we begin play.

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.

The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums have been confirmed for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup is almost here in all its glory and that means non-stop action for fans to watch during a newly expanded tournament.

Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland has the makings of a historic clash in the opening rounds of the World Cup. Who you got?

The FIFA World Cup returns to North America for the first time since 1994. The 48-team event kicks off in Mexico on Thursday and then in Canada and the United States on Friday. All three host countries come into the tournament with high hopes to make a deep run into the knockout round.