The largest field in World Cup history will compete for the trophy this year, with all games to be televised — here's how to watch

The three World Cup opening ceremonies will be held on the first two days of the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The opening ceremony in Mexico City is scheduled for Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. ET/10:30 a.m. PT. That's 90 minutes before the tournament's first game, between Mexico and South Africa, kicks off.

Here's everything to know about this year's World Cup opening ceremony.

The 23rd edition of the international soccer championship tournament starts Thursday (June 11) — watch matches online for free.

All the latest World Cup news ahead of the 2026 tournament kicking off this Thursday

Scotland send out a statement before their first men's World Cup in 28 years with a scarcely-believable final friendly victory against Bolivia in New Jersey.

All the ways to watch England vs New Zealand live streams online and from anywhere in one of the last friendlies before the 2026 World Cup gets underway.

The latest news and updates ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with England finishing their preparations vs Costa Rica