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2026 FIFA World Cup: June 11 – July 19. Host nations: USA, Canada, Mexico. Teams: 48. Total matches: 104. Opening match: Mexico vs. South Africa, Estadio Azteca, Mexico City, June 11. Final: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 19. Betting favorite: Spain.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins June 11 across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the largest tournament in the event's history, featuring 48 nations for the first time, 104 total matches, and a final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. Spain enter as the betting favorites, Brazil and France are close behind, and Argentina's Lionel Messi arrives as a defending champion for what will be his final World Cup. The USA draw Group D with Paraguay, Türkiye, and Australia for their first home World Cup game in 32 years, while Kylian Mbappé vs. Erling Haaland in the group stage may be the single most anticipated match in tournament history. We break down every group, the favorites, the dark horses, and the predictions for who lifts the trophy.