The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins today in Canada, the USA and Mexico with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa at 20:00 BST.
The tournament features 104 matches over 37 days. The group stage runs from June 11 to June 27, followed by the round of 32 from June 28 to July 3. BBC Sport and ITV Football share UK broadcast rights. The opening fixture airs live on ITV, with many subsequent games split between the two networks. Knockout rounds start on July 4. The final is scheduled for July 19 at 20:00 BST. In the United States, Fox Sports holds rights with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Matches stream via official apps in the UK and US.
