The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin in one day, with a 48-team field preparing for what ESPN has called the biggest tournament of all time, according to ESPN.
ESPN will offer daily updates from reporters stationed across the United States, Mexico and Canada as the event unfolds, providing on-the-ground coverage and developments from host cities and training sites, according to ESPN.
On the day before the tournament starts, coverage is concentrated on Mexico as the national team prepares for its opening match against South Africa on Thursday, according to ESPN.
Fans seeking broader coverage can find World Cup news, features and previews through ESPN’s platforms, and ESPN+ will stream programming including FC Daily and Futbol Americas, according to ESPN.
With kickoff scheduled to begin on Thursday, the build-up to the 2026 World Cup will continue to be tracked by ESPN’s reporting network across the United States, Mexico and Canada, according to ESPN.
