When does the football World Cup start?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup began on June 11, 2026, in Mexico City.
France beat Croatia 4-2 in the 2018 World Cup final to claim their second title.
Iran has qualified and will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, basing their squad in Tijuana, Mexico.
Iran was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to advance from the group stage.
Iran faces the United States in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
World Cup players earn performance-based bonuses from their national federations, not salaries from FIFA.
StubHub is a legitimate resale platform with buyer protections, but FIFA warns that unofficial tickets may be fake or invalid, posing a risk of denied entry.
The World Cup final is a single match, not a two-legged tie, as seen in Spain's 1-0 win over Argentina in 2026.
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup by beating France on penalties after a 3 - 3 draw in the final.
The 2026 World Cup uses head-to-head record as the primary group-stage tiebreaker instead of goal difference.
The World Cup knockout stage is single-elimination, not two-legged.
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.
In World Cup knockout matches, a tie after 90 minutes leads to 30 minutes of extra time, followed by penalties if still level.
The World Cup has no halftime show; the break is strictly for the match and analysis.
The World Cup has a round of 32, serving as the first knockout stage after the group phase.
The FIFA World Cup is held every four years, not annually, with the next men's tournament in 2026.
World Cup games will be televised on FOX and FS1 in English, and on Telemundo and Universo in Spanish, with the final on FOX on July 19.
The inaugural FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, and the host nation won the tournament.
World Cup group stage matches can end 0-0, but knockout games must have a winner, using extra time and penalties if needed.
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.