The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 23rd edition of the tournament, will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11th to July 19th. This will be the first World Cup to feature an expanded format of 48 teams, resulting in a total of 104 matches played over 38 days – making it the longest World Cup in history. Competition began on Friday, June 12th, with a Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic. The tournament schedule has been released, detailing match times and locations across the three host nations. The expansion to 48 teams aims to provide more opportunities for nations to compete on the world stage. Further details regarding broadcasting and ticketing will be released in the coming months. This edition promises to be the largest and most inclusive World Cup to date.