The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

This summer, 48 men's national teams will compete in the World Cup's biggest tournament ever. Here are a few of the basics to get you started.

Captain Wataru Endo says Japan has high World Cup expectations as fans watch Nashville practice

Wataru Endo made clear Monday night that Japan has very high expectations for the World Cup. “We will do our best with pride and passion to achieve something that we’ve never seen before in Japan’s soccer history,
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Visa denials, high ticket prices, Ebola shadow 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday with Mexico facing South Africa at Estadio Azteca in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup opener.

The scorching heat, sky-high prices and geopolitical drama that could define the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup spans three countries, faces political, economic, and logistical challenges, and introduces a record 48 teams.

See which U.S. high schools are hosting World Cup teams

Four national teams are using elite U.S. private high schools as World Cup training bases. See which schools are on the international stage.

World Cup 2026 Group C preview: Prediction, odds, full team overviews

Group C at the World Cup features two heavyweights in Brazil and Morocco, along with perhaps the tournament’s best traveling fan base in Scotland. It should feature some of the most compelling games in the early stages of the competition.