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The time has finally come for the biggest sporting event in the world, with the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off on Thursday, June 11. This year, the World Cup is bigger than ever, with three host nations (the United States, Mexico, and Canada) and 48 teams.
It’s the first time in history that FIFA has used the expanded tournament to determine who will lift the World Cup Trophy.
All games will air live on FOX and Telemundo, with live streaming available through Fubo.
MORE: 5 World Cup upsets that changed soccer forever
Group A will kick off this year’s tournament, with host nation Mexico getting the action started in the opening game when El Tri faces off against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which will temporarily be renamed Mexico City Stadium for the tournament.
May 30, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Mexico midfielder Brian Gutiérrez (23) against Australia in the second half at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In the nightcap, South Korea will face Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium.
For those waiting for the United States’ World Cup opener, that will come on Friday night in primetime against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
A full look at the opening day TV schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup can be seen below.
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Eduardo Rojas, Juana Velazquez and Maria Vera, all employees at El Tapatio in Eden Square Shopping Center, clutch the flag of Mexico while watching the first half of the World Cup Soccer game with Mexico and South Africa at the restaurant in 2010.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run through Sunday, July 19, with the championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX and Telemundo.
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It’s the first time in history that FIFA has used the expanded tournament to determine who will lift the World Cup Trophy.
All games will air live on FOX and Telemundo, with live streaming available through Fubo.
MORE: 5 World Cup upsets that changed soccer forever
Group A will kick off this year’s tournament, with host nation Mexico getting the action started in the opening game when El Tri faces off against South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, which will temporarily be renamed Mexico City Stadium for the tournament.
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May 30, 2026; Pasadena, California, USA; Mexico midfielder Brian Gutiérrez (23) against Australia in the second half at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
In the nightcap, South Korea will face Czechia at Guadalajara Stadium.
For those waiting for the United States’ World Cup opener, that will come on Friday night in primetime against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.
A full look at the opening day TV schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup can be seen below.
MORE: Top 5 Players under 25 in the 2026 World Cup
2026 FIFA World Cup TV Schedule – Thursday, June 11
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Eduardo Rojas, Juana Velazquez and Maria Vera, all employees at El Tapatio in Eden Square Shopping Center, clutch the flag of Mexico while watching the first half of the World Cup Soccer game with Mexico and South Africa at the restaurant in 2010.
- 3:00 p.m. ET — Mexico vs. South Africa (Group A) — Mexico City [FOX, Telemundo]
- 10:00 p.m. ET — South Korea vs. Czechia (Group A) — Guadalajara [FS1, Telemundo]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run through Sunday, July 19, with the championship match at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game will kickoff at 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX and Telemundo.
— Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead —
Continue reading...
