2026 FIFA World Cup
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the 23rd FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men's soccer championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The tournament began on
From left to right, FIFA president Gianni Infantino, U.S. president Donald Trump, Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian prime minister Mark Carney at the start of the draw.
Inside Estadio Azteca during the Mexican opening ceremony prior to the first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium
Left to right: Young Player Award winner Pau Cubarsí, Golden Ball winner Rodri, and Golden Glove winner Unai Simón.
The knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was the second and final stage of the competition, following the group stage. Played from June 28 to July 19, 2026, the knockout stage ended with the fina
2026 FIFA World Cup
…matchups involving the third-place teams depended on which eight third-place teams qualified for the round of 32, but not on their relative rankings. The 495 possible combinations were published in Annex C of the tournament regulations. Because of the specific combination of qualified teams, option numer 67 of annex C was applicable…
Pre-match ceremony between Mexico and England
Mostafa Shobeir saving the Lionel Messi penalty during the match.
SoFi Stadium during the match between Spain and Belgium.
Pre-match ceremony between Argentina and Switzerland.