The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens with three ceremonies in each host nation. Here's how to watch.

The World Cup officially lands in Philly on June 14, when the Ivory Coast takes on Ecuador at the temporarily-renamed Philadelphia Stadium (aka Lincoln Financial Field) in South Philly, with five more games to follow.

For the first time in FIFA World Cup™ history, three opening ceremonies across Canada, Mexico and the United States will unite the continent in one shared global celebration The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will open with a landmark celebration across North America,

The grand opening of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Festival is from 2 p.m. to midnight on Saturday at Bayfront Park in downtown Miami.

Thousands of fans are preparing to attend the clash between Mexico and South Africa, as well as the opening ceremony

There is no more iconic stadium at this tournament than Mexico’s hulking Estadio Azteca, which has hosted Pele, Maradona, and generations of terrified American players.

The FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey Host Committee will open three fan events during tournament kickoff weekend in Queens, the Bronx and Harrison, New Jersey.

Fans pack the stands in Mansfield as Czechia hosts its first open World Cup practice at the city's brand-new stadium ahead of their tournament opener.

The Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee has announced six official merchandise pop-up stores opening across the LA region through July 31.

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.