The FIFA 2026 World Cup schedule is (mostly) set. Mexico will face South Africa in the opener on June 11 in Mexico City.

Why it matters: Saturday's schedule release triggers a logistical race as millions of fans scramble to book flights, secure match tickets and find accommodations across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. • "The joy of today is every single team will leave dreaming about their pathway," Roger Bennett, founder of America's largest independent soccer media network, tells Axios.

The USMNT path

The U.S. Men's National Team will play its entire Group D stage on the West Coast along with Paraguay, Australia and the winners of the UEFA playoff C between Turkey, Slovakia, Kosovo and Romania. • USA vs. Paraguay: June 12 at 9pm ET in Los Angeles • USA vs. Australia: June 19 at 3

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