Here's a look at every FIFA World Cup, a trip through the world's biggest sporting event's history that includes wild bits of U.S. soccer trivia.

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Di 2026 Fifa World Cup go start on Thursday 11 June and Sunday 19 July. Di tournament go hold for three kontris - USA, Canada and Mexico. Dis na di 23rd edition of di tournament but na di first in history to get 48 teams and three host countries.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the longest tournament in World Cup history. Here's why, and when you can expect the World Cup final and knockouts.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway later today, when host nation Mexico takes on South Africa in the opening match. That begins a long march to the World Cup Final, and with an expanded 48-team field,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially gets underway on Thursday, June 11, with the biggest field in the tournament’s history. For the first time, 48 nations will be represented in the World Cup, with the United States,

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have three opening ceremonies in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Here are the start times and how to watch.

Argentina are not among the top few favourites at the 2026 World Cup, but La Albiceleste still boast world-class talent.