When does the football World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City.
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Is Iran out of the World Cup?
Iran was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to advance from the group stage.
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Who does Iran play in the World Cup?
Iran faces the United States in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
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Are World Cup players paid?
World Cup players earn performance-based bonuses from their national federations, not salaries from FIFA.
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Does the World Cup use goal difference or head-to-head?
The 2026 World Cup uses head-to-head record as the primary group-stage tiebreaker instead of goal difference.
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Do World Cup players get paid?
World Cup players earn bonuses from their national federations, not salaries from FIFA, with the 2026 winning team's federation receiving $51 million to distribute.
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Can World Cup games be played on turf?
FIFA mandates natural grass for all World Cup games, requiring temporary conversions of turf fields in host stadiums.
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Can the World Cup squad be changed?
World Cup squads can only be changed for serious injury or illness, with outfield replacements allowed only before the first match, while goalkeepers can be replaced at any time.
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Can World Cup tickets be resold?
World Cup tickets can be officially resold via FIFA's Resale/Exchange Marketplace, with fees for both buyers and sellers, but resale is not guaranteed.
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Can the World Cup squad be changed?
World Cup squads can be changed only for serious injury or illness up to 24 hours before the first match, with a later exception for goalkeepers.
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Is the World Cup every year?
The FIFA World Cup occurs every four years, not annually, with the next edition in 2026.
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How does the World Cup group stage work?
The World Cup group stage has 12 groups of four teams; the top two and eight best third-place finishers advance to a new Round of 32.
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How are World Cup groups decided?
World Cup groups are formed by a seeded draw that distributes 48 teams into 12 groups of four, using FIFA rankings and geographic constraints.
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What World Cup games are on right now?
No World Cup games are live right now; the semifinals concluded recently.
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Is France in the soccer World Cup?
France has qualified for and is competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the Round of 32.
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Where is France playing in the FIFA World Cup?
France is playing in Qatar for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the first held in the Arab world.
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Why does the World Cup have a hydration break?
FIFA mandates hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup for player safety in heat, but critics cite game disruption and advertising revenue motives.
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Why are World Cup tickets so expensive?
High demand, limited supply, dynamic pricing, and resale markups make World Cup tickets costly, with 2026 prices exceeding $1,000 for many matches.
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How many World Cup games are there?
The FIFA World Cup has featured 64 matches since 1998, but will expand to 104 matches in 2026 with a 48-team format.
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Why did Balogun choose to play for the USA?
Folarin Balogun switched to the USMNT due to his American birthplace, limited England senior chances, and the opportunity to star in the 2026 World Cup project.
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