It’s finally here. After weeks, months, years of waiting, the 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
The world’s eyes will be focused on Mexico City’s famous Azteca Stadium as co-host Mexico takes on South Africa in a repeat of the 2010 opener, which featured that famous Siphiwe Tshabalala strike in a 1–1 draw.
Sports Illustrated will be bringing you the latest stories every day this summer. While the World Cup is destined to take center stage, expect the biggest and best updates from the wild world of club soccer on the side.
Without further ado, let’s start the celebrations for the biggest party of the summer. Strap in, folks, it’s about to be a fun one.
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The 2026 World Cup is finally getting started. (Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images)
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⚽ Biggest World Cup Stories |
A total of 48 countries are heading to the World Cup, but there can only be one winner.
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There are high expectations for Mauricio Pochettino’s side heading into the tournament.
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Javier Aguirre needs to make some huge decisions that could shape El Tri’s World Cup journey.
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A fan’s attitude toward soccer’s biggest tournament—as well as their nation’s hopes—depends on where they live. Just ask Norway and Scotland.
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The 2026 summer transfer window has already offered up some huge surprises, but none bigger than this.
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The legendary manager told his players exactly why he was done at the Etihad Stadium.
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With the United States ready to host the biggest World Cup ever, can you beat two of YouTube's biggest football brains?
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The 2026 World Cup will be bigger than ever, thanks to an expanded field that will bring 48 teams (split into a dozen groups of four) to the festivities. With the help of an artist connected to each nation who was asked to capture the spirit of the game in their homeland, we’ve got what you need to know about all of the competitors.
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