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The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City this afternoon, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for the next six weeks. Get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.
United States opens its World Cup campaign against Paraguay, with Canada taking on Bosnia and Herzegovina earlier in the day.
The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with co-host Mexico opening the tournament Thursday with a 2-0 win over South Africa at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julián Quiñones gave El Tri an early lead with the first goal of the tournament just nine minutes in,
Welcome to The Athletic’s daily World Cup cheatsheet, your guide to which teams are up, which are down — with the data analysis to back it up. We will unpack the key talking p
"Bear Bets" are real wagers that Chris "The Bear" Fallica is actually making. The World Cup is finally here, and what's even more exciting is that the United States gets to co-host it right here on our home turf. It doesn't get much better than that. Well, actually, it can get slightly better if we are able to cash in on the action.
The 2026 World Cup is finally here. The much-anticipated tournament kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. In the nightcap, South Korea will face Czechia at Estadio Akron outside Guadalajara.
On the second day of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. men's national team will take the pitch. The U.S. will take on Paraguay in Los Angeles, making it the first time in 32 years the USMNT will take part in a World Cup game hosted in the United States.
From the base camp practices to Fan Fest, soccer was on full display in Kansas City as the 2026 World Cup started.
Watch Cyle Larin's first touch off the bench turn into a game-tying goal for Canada after trailing Bosnia most of the World Cup opener.
The US and Canada take to the pitch today to play their first game of the 2026 World Cup. Follow CNN Sports for live coverage of both matches.
