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"textContent": "The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.\n\nThe U.S. is expected to host 78 of the 104 matches at the World Cup, and here's what you need to know.\n\n**MORE INFO:** FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Washington D.C on the National Mall\n\n## How to watch the World Cup\n\nOutside of watching on live TV, there are several options audiences can choose from to enjoy the soccer matches.\n\nOne free option is through FIFA+ and select YouTube streams. It will also be available for free on Australia’s SBS On Demand.\n\nOther paid options include:\n\n * FOX One\n * FOX Sports 1\n * Fubo\n * YouTube TV\n * FOX Sports app\n * Hulu+ LiveTV\n * Peacock\n\n\n\n## How to watch Team USA's World Cup matches\n\n * Friday, June 12, 2026: USA vs Paraguay Live Los Angeles Stadium (6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET)\n * Friday, June 19, 2026: USA vs Australia Live Seattle Stadium (12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET)\n * Thursday, June 25, 2026: USA vs Türkiye LiveLos Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California (7 p.m. PT/ 10 p.m. ET)\n\n\n\n## FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage\n\nThe 2026 World Cup is an expanded 48-team tournament featuring 104 matches taking place from June 11 to July 19 in the United States, Canada and Mexico.\n\nThe 48 teams are divided into 12 groups of four with each team playing its group stage opponents for a total of three first-round games per side.\n\n## Where are the 2026 World Cup matches being played?\n\nThe United States will host games in Arlington, Texas; Atlanta; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Houston; Inglewood, California; Kansas City, Missouri; Miami Gardens, Florida; Philadelphia, Seattle; and Santa Clara, California.\n\nTwo Canadian cities will have World Cup games: Toronto and Vancouver, British Columbia.\n\nIn Mexico, games will be played in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Mexico City.\n\nRELATED: World Cup: A closer look at the US, Canadian, and Mexican stadium sites\n\n## **FIFA World Cup 2026 format**\n\nThe World Cup group stage format for 2026 was changed to 12 groups of four teams from 16 groups of three teams, increasing the total to 104 matches from 64 in the 2022 tournament in Qatar.\n\nTo win a World Cup, a nation will have to play eight games, up from the seven in place since 1974.\n\nThe top two teams in each group and the top eight third-place teams will advance to a new round of 32 that starts the knockout phase. Advancement for third-place teams was eliminated for 1998, when the tournament expanded from 24 teams to 32.\n\nAdditional matches mean more content for television broadcasters and more tickets to sell, increasing revenue for FIFA.\n\n**RELATED:** FOX One and Yahoo Sports team up for new fantasy soccer games\n\n## **When is the World Cup final?**\n\nThe World Cup final will take place July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the culmination of a month-long tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.",
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