Latest News About Kickoff for World Cup 2026

Updated 2026-06-18 07:33

World Cup 2026 starts on 11 June 2026, the curtain-raiser launches the tournament, and the final is set for July 19, 2026. Sixteen host cities host a expanded lineup, preliminary rounds run from June 11 to June 27, with knockout rounds from the 28th of June. In Italy, matches kick off in local time zones, and broadcasters DAZN streams all matches and Rai for selected matches. The tournament features teams from the US, Mexico, and Canada. Group-stage dates June 11-27. Knockouts begin June 28.

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