Follow the latest news from the World Cup 2026 as the opening ceremony unfolds in Mexico City and gameplay begins with Mexico vs. South Africa and South Korea vs. Czechia.

Follow along for live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. Get the latest news, results and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.

Follow the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies in Mexico City as Shakira and Burna Boy perform. Track all of today’s biggest goals as the first match begins.

Get ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening ceremony with our complete guide to dates, start time, venues, star performers and how to watch the live streaming from anywhere in the world.

Copa Mundial. Weltmeisterschaft. Coupe de Monde. Whatever you call it, and wherever you are in the world, the 2026 FIFA World Cup has finally arrived.

A glittering opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City marked the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 11, celebrating football, music and the shared heritage of hosts Mexico, the United States and Canada.

GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — In Brazil, home of soccer-mad fans and the five-time world champions, the only way to watch all 104 games of the World Cup will be through a streaming platform anchored by an influencer. Elsewhere, users will get to see parts of matches live on YouTube and TikTok for the first time.

Julian Quinones has scored the opening goal of the 2026 World Cup in Mexico’s Group A match against South Africa. The fixture is a repeat of the first game at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, with the famous Estadio Azteca playing host this time.