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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.
Check out South Africa's full World Cup squad, including every player selected by Hugo Broos, the team's schedule and its group-stage opponents.
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Mexico next World Cup match: Schedule, start time, draw bracket and results as El Tri face South Africa to open 2026
As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Mexico are set to embark on a potentially defining summer.
All 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be broadcast live on Fox and FS1. See when and where to catch each game.
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.
After years of waiting, millions of soccer fans across the globe will be laser-focused on North America for the World Cup. The United States, Mexico, and Canada will host the inaugural 48-team edition of one of the world’s biggest sporting events,