World Cup 2026 News - LiveScore
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www.livescore.comHere’s the latest on when the World Cup is scheduled to take place.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It is the first edition to be hosted by three countries (the United States, Canada, and Mexico) and features a 48-team field. This year-long schedule detail is consistent across major outlets reporting on the event.[2][3][4]
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Opening matches are spread across multiple host cities in the three nations, with the opening match(es) around June 11, 2026. The tournament activity spans group stage through to the final on July 19, 2026, in the United States, Canada, and Mexico (locations vary by stage).[3][4][2]
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For fans planning tickets and travel, FIFA and major sports sites indicate ticket windows and match allocations will follow standard World Cup procedures, with phases for sales and distribution aligning to the June 11–July 19 window. Expect phased ticket releases and city-by-city scheduling details as the event approaches.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from specific outlets (e.g., FIFA's official page, ESPN, or CBS) and summarize any changes to dates, venues, or ticketing windows.