FIFA releases World Cup schedule. Here's when and where Team USA is playing

[ASFN Admin]

The 23rd edition of the most televised sporting event in the world is already in the making.

Tickets for the FIFA Men's World Cup will soon be up for grabs, and the classification matches involving the host nations - Mexico, Canada, and the United States - have already been assigned dates and venues.

Here's what FIFA, the event's governing body, has announced so far:

When is the FIFA World Cup?​

The World Cup is in 2026. The global tournament is set to run from June 11 through July 19.

Which team will play in the World Cup opening match?​

Mexico’s team will play in the inaugural match, set to be held in Mexico City. The opposing team has yet to be announced.

When is Team USA playing in the World Cup? Where is it?​

Team USA is scheduled to debut on Friday, June 12, in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium. After that, the U.S. team will play on Friday, June 19, at Seattle’s Lumen Field, and then return to Los Angeles for a match on June 25.

Additional match dates for Team USA will be announced as the tournament progresses, depending on their performance in the group stage and whether they advance to the knockout rounds.

In which city is the FIFA World Cup final?​

The World Cup final is slated to take place at New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. The venue sits in the borough of East Rutherford, 8 miles west of Manhattan.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When is the FIFA World Cup?

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