Latest News About Kickoff for World Cup 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 07:33

The World Cup 2026 opens on 11 June 2026, the opening game launches the tournament, and the final is set for the nineteenth of July 2026. Sixteen host cities feature 48 teams, preliminary rounds run June 11-27, knockouts start from the 28th of June. Italy schedule kick off in local time zones, and broadcasters DAZN carries all games and Rai for selected matches. It features teams from the US, Mexico, and Canada. Group-stage dates June 11 to June 27. Knockout rounds start June 28.

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