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.

Our World Cup betting guide tells you where to bet on the 2026 World Cup, gives odds, rosters, schedule, promo offers, and more

Seattle will host five matches during the 2026 World Cup, a roster of games that includes four from the group stage and one during the Round of 32.

Cristiano Ronaldo next World Cup match: Fixture schedule, start time, draw bracket as Portugal face DR Congo originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Cristiano Ronaldo returns with Portugal for what will surely be his final tilt at World Cup glory.

Matches for the 2026 World Cup are being held at 16 stadiums across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many of the stadiums have been renamed by FIFA for the duration of the tournament because the companies that paid for the naming rights are not FIFA sponsors.

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.

World Cup Set to Begin on June 11: With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to kick off on June 11, football fans in India will be able to watch the tournament across ZEE's television and digital platforms. C