The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, with all 48 qualified teams preparing to compete in what is being billed as the largest tournament in the event’s history, according to ESPN.
Co-hosts Mexico open the competition against South Africa on the tournament’s first day in Mexico City, while Czechia meets South Korea in Guadalajara, according to ESPN.
Reporters positioned across North America will provide updates on the matches and surrounding developments throughout the opening day, according to ESPN.
Coverage will include World Cup news, feature stories and previews, and viewers are being directed to stream FC Daily and Futbol Americas on ESPN+, according to ESPN.
Fans seeking ongoing updates, analysis and feature reporting on the tournament can follow the network’s on-site reporting and studio coverage as the group stage begins, according to ESPN.
