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The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City this afternoon, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for the next six weeks. Get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.
The first ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final has been curated by Coldplay's Chris Martin and will feature performances from global superstars.
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Boston hosts seven 2026 World Cup games at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Here's the schedule.
The 2026 World Cup has started and Boston is one of 11 cities in the U.S. hosting matches. Here's the schedule.
President Trump is not attending the U.S. men's national team's World Cup opener in Los Angeles but is expected at the July 19 final.
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Why Neymar isn't playing vs. Morocco in World Cup 2026 opener
Neymar made his long-awaited return to Brazil's national team squad for the 2026 World Cup, but the superstar forward's injury woes have struck again.
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Virgil van Dijk to retire after World Cup
One of the most decorated defenders in Dutch football history is expected to make
Saturday June 13 is the first day of the World Cup to feature 4 matches, with Brazil vs Morocco and Haiti vs Scotland among the highlights.
Sir Geoff Hurst has backed Harry Kane to emulate his greatest achievement by scoring a hat-trick in a World Cup final. The 1966 legend believes the Three Lions captain is the man to finally end England's long wait for international silverware.
