The road to the biggest FIFA World Cup in history is officially underway, with the full match schedule for the 2026 edition now revealed after a grand draw ceremony in Washington, D.C. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, marks the first time the World Cup expands to 48 teams, bringing a record number of matches and venues spread across North America.

This historic edition will kick off on 11 June 2026 at the legendary Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where co-hosts Mexico face South Africa in the opening match. The stadium, which hosted World Cup openers in 1970 and 1986, will once again serve as the launching point for football’s biggest tournament. The United States will begin their campaign the following day in Los Angeles against Paraguay,

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