2026 World Cup viewer's guide: Dates, schedule, start times, USMNT players to watch and more

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first men's World Cup held in the United States since 1994, kicks off on Thursday, June 11 with Mexico hosting South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The USA's first match is on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. The group stage runs through June 27, with the final scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.