It is officially one year till the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. 48 teams will compete in 104 matches during the month-long soccer competition, which will take place in 16 host cities across the three nations.
Some of Fox Sports’ notable studio hosts, such as former USMNT stars Alexi Lalas and Landon Donovan, will return as the official English-language broadcasters in the United States.
“This is a huge boost for the host country, setting the stage for an even more thrilling World Cup,” Donovan said at a press conference when questioned about the excitement around the FIFA Club World Cup, which is taking place prior of the 2026 World Cup.
“The more soccer that is on, the better it is for everyone regarding the FIFA Club World Cup,” Donovan said optimistically during the news conference. “It is going to give fans the opportunity to watch games all summer and they will help build the anticipation for the World Cup next year.”
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the World Cup will kick off at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca. A second game would then take place at Estadio Guadalajara.
When is the FIFA World Cup in 2026?
On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will begin, and it will end on July 19, 2026.
Where will the 2026 FIFA World Cup be held?
The majority of the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be held in the USA, although there will also be matches in Canada and Mexico.
How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Bell Media will broadcast the games in Canada, NBCUniversal will broadcast the Spanish-language rights, and Fox will broadcast the full tournament in the United States.
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