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Guides, schedules and explainers for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — everything you need to follow the tournament across the USA, Canada and Mexico.
World Cup 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Dates, hosts, format, host cities and how to watch — the one guide that ties the whole tournament together.
World Cup 2026 Schedule, Fixtures & Dates
Group-stage dates, knockout rounds and the road to the July 19 final — plus how to see kick-offs in your time zone.
How to Watch World Cup 2026 Live & Free
Official broadcasters, free-to-air options and how to follow every match with live scores and alerts.
World Cup 2026 Host Cities & Stadiums
All 16 host cities and stadiums across three nations — and which ones host the biggest matches.
World Cup 2026 Groups Explained
12 groups of four, the draw, and exactly how teams advance under the new best-third-placed rule.
World Cup 2026 Format: How the 48-Team Tournament Works
From 32 teams to 48: the new groups, the Round of 32, and why there are now 104 matches.
World Cup 2026 Favorites & Contenders to Win
The traditional powerhouses, the dark horses, and why a 48-team field is harder to call than ever.
USA at the World Cup 2026: Schedule, Squad & How to Watch
Co-hosts on home soil: what home advantage means for the USMNT and how to follow every match.
World Cup 2026 Final: Date, Venue & How to Watch
July 19 at MetLife Stadium: the date, the venue, the road there, and how to watch the showpiece.
World Cup 2026 Tickets: How to Buy & What to Know
How official sales work, how to avoid scams, and how to plan a matchday across 16 host cities.
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Top Scorer Race
How the top-scorer award works, the tie-breakers, and the kinds of players who win it.
World Cup 2026 in Your Time Zone: Kick-off Times Guide
Convert any fixture to your local clock — a simple guide to kick-off times around the world.