2026 World Cup Kickoff & Rules

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is here — the biggest, most global tournament ever, with 48 teams competing across three host nations. The U.S. Men’s National Team kicks off their campaign Friday against Paraguay, while Mexico and South Africa open the tournament. With a new rule cracking down on unsportsmanlike conduct and four debut nations — Cape Verde, Curaçao, Jordan, and Uzbekistan — the stakes are higher than ever. The knockout rounds begin after the group stage ends June 27, with the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, complete with a star-studded halftime show. Watch on Fox, FS1, Tubi, or Fox One for English, and Telemundo/Universo or Peacock for Spanish — and don’t miss the favorites: Brazil, Germany, and Argentina. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ca9881077e9dccb