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2026 World Cup kicks off amid travel bans for officials

Published 8 June 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest edition in the tournament's history, begins on Thursday, June 11, across the three host nations of the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The expanded 48-team event will feature 104 matches over 39 days, concluding with the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

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