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When does World Cup 2026 start? Date, time of first game, opening ceremony at FIFA soccer tournament

Fans all across North America, and around the globe, have experienced skyrocketing anticipation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

In the years since the end of the 2022 tournament in Qatar, national teams around the world have had one overriding objective: get to the World Cup, and deliver a strong showing once there.

Finally, the start of the next FIFA showcase is just around the corner, with the 2026 tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico now only six months away.

The draw for the group stage takes place on December 5 , after which all qualified nations will know whom they will face — and their potential route to the final itself.

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