The 2026 World Cup has arrived. Mexico and South Africa will kick off the tournament on Thursday afternoon following Mexico's opening ceremony.

The 2026 World Cup group stage is the biggest ever and here you can keep track on the latest standings and how the tables look in all 12 groups.

The 2026 World Cup is going to feel very different from the tournaments fans have grown used to. Bigger, longer, and packed with more countries than ever before, it will officially become the largest World Cup in football history.

Follow the full 2026 FIFA World Cup bracket from group stage to final. Get updated results, schedules, and knockout round matchups all in one place.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to begin on Thursday, what can new fans tuning into the biggest event of the sport expect? This year's edition expands to 48 teams for the first time in tournament history,

The 2026 World Cup will set a record for number of goals scored due to the expanded field. How many will there be?

Having nailed their qualifying run, Erling Haaland and co now have their sights on the main event. Norway’s next game is on June 16, 2026, vs. Iraq. Norway opens its Group Stage campaign (Group I) at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Portugal will begin their 2026 World Cup campaign in Group K, where they have been drawn alongside Colombia, DR Congo and Uzbekistan. Roberto Martinez’s side are clear favourites, but Colombia look well placed to challenge.