The countdown is on. With one year to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, countdown clocks were unveiled in the 16 host cities, with things kicking off in Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11. That moment will make the stadium the first ever to host three opening matches in World Cup history.

The World Cup kicks off one year from now and will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The 23rd edition of soccer’s most prestigious tournament, which has been running since 1930, will be the biggest yet with 48 teams taking part. Here’s what to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Check out this article for a complete list of World Cup Qualifier games, including a breakdown of match dates and times by confederation.

From June 11 to July 19, 2026, the FIFA World Cup will feature 104 games across 16 cities in North America, with 11 cities in the United States.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off a year from today on June 11, 2026. DALLAS - The countdown is on to the 2026 World Cup, when nine matches will be played in North Texas. On Wednesday, DFW Airport unveiled an actual countdown clock in Terminal D that shows exactly when the global soccer event starts down to the second.

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey highlighted the benefits of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at an event at Boston University.

Are Ayase Ueda and Japan are poised to take the 2026 World Cup by storm? ESPN tackles that, and Asia's other big talking points from the latest round of qualifiers.

“Safety and security is our No. 1 priority,” said Monica Paul, President of the North Texas FWC Organizing Committee, at a Wednesday news conference at the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Brazil have won the most World Cup trophies of any international federation with five. They haven't won, however, since 2002, which was also the last time they finished third or b