FIFA World Cup 2026

Dates, start times and venues for all 104 matches at the 48-team tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States.

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Mexico will open the World Cup against South Africa, while holders Argentina will face Algeria in their first game.

Head coach Ghalenoei is part of the delegation attending the draw despite saying they would boycott it over visa issues.

US travel bans and immigration policies seem to contradict the welcoming spirit envisioned for the World Cup tournament.

US President Donald Trump will play a key part in one of the highest-profile World Cup draws in FIFA history.

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The group classification of the 48 teams at next year’s World Cup finals will be determined at the FIFA draw in the US.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington DC hosting December’s draw.

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Al Jazeera answers all the key questions around football’s 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Al Jazeera’s breakdown of the qualified teams, playoffs and shock omissions from the FIFA World Cup in North America.

Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.

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