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The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News. Grouped from 19 articles across 8 sources.

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CBS NewsJun 19, 2026, 9:06 PM

The 2026 FIFA World Cup schedule and how to watch

With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.

ABC AustraliaJun 19, 2026, 6:58 PM

How blind faith in the internet helped a man fulfill a World Cup promise

The general advice is if it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. For Ash Jurberg, a punt on an anonymous message on LinkedIn sent him to the World Cup and fulfilled a 16-year-old promise to his sons.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 9:30 AM

Watch World Cup Day 8: Hosts Canada and Mexico top their groups

Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.

The Globe and MailJun 19, 2026, 12:08 PM

How to avoid World Cup ticket scams online

Looking for a World Cup ticket? The buzz around the soccer tournament now under way across North America might inspire a last-minute search online, but fans should be wary of cyber scammers.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 8:32 AM

World Cup: Who is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the French teenager playing for Morocco?

A promising midfielder marked for the French team, Bouaddi is a breakout sensation on his World Cup debut with Morocco.

Al JazeeraJun 19, 2026, 7:01 AM

Iran to lodge complaint with FIFA over World Cup 2026 travel restrictions

Team's complaint comes amid the denial of their request to fly to the United States two days before their next match.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

Giant Messi portrait carved into a Philippine beach for the World Cup

A Filipino artist has created a giant sand portrait of Lionel Messi on a beach in Tandag, Philippines.

ABC NewsJun 18, 2026, 12:13 PM

WATCH: Meet the WAGS of the US Men's 2026 World Cup team

Nightline goes behind the scenes of this year's World Cup, where we speak to two wives of the U.S. men's national soccer team. Plus, a look at some of the biggest WAGS in the sports world.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

World Cup 2026: Key takeaways from the opening group stage matches

From viral fan moments to on-field controversies, as well as the biggest stars, best performances, upsets and more.

The GuardianJun 19, 2026, 11:30 AM

Fifa urged to drop Saudi oil giant Aramco as activists target World Cup

Fifa has defended its Aramco sponsorship, saying revenues are reinvested back into football at all levels As scorching temperatures beat down on World Cup soccer games across North America, climate activists – including former and current professional athletes – are calling for Fifa and other professional sporting organizations to cut ties with the oil and gas industry. “Sport, especially football, has the power to influence and inspire billions of people,” said David Wheeler, an English former professional footballer, who supports the campaign. “Fifa should be harnessing that power to do good.” Continue reading...

CNBCJun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM

Why this year's World Cup is happening at the perfect time for struggling Nike

The World Cup might be the boost Nike needs to jumpstart its business.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 9:11 AM

World Cup 2026: Full group schedule and top second-round matches to watch

Remaining group schedule, teams, as well as the best second-round group fixtures at the tournament in North America.

ABC AustraliaJun 18, 2026, 8:27 PM

The 'mental toughness' that created an Aussie World Cup 'superstar'

At just 22, Patrick Beach stunned the world in his FIFA World Cup debut and third international start with the Socceroos against Türkiye last weekend.

NBC NewsJun 18, 2026, 10:01 AM

China isn’t at the World Cup, so fans are cheering for a ref — and Messi — instead

For soccer fans like Miko Zhang, China’s failure to qualify for this year’s FIFA World Cup is almost beside the point.

Al JazeeraJun 18, 2026, 2:30 PM

What went wrong for Cristiano Ronaldo in his first World Cup 2026 match?

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Kane began the World Cup in style, but what happened to Ronaldo and Portugal?

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 11:33 AM

Scottish World Cup thirst pushes Boston bars to the limit

Bars in Boston are gearing up for a second tidal wave of drinking by Scotland's Tartan Army of football fans who nearly drained some pubs of all their beer in the first weekend of their World Cup occupation of the city.

ABC NewsJun 18, 2026, 10:09 AM

WATCH: How a sports team winning is good for fans' brains

ABC News' Danny New talks to a neurologist about the real benefit of watching sports.

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 11:19 AM

Ghana and Panama fans celebrate welcoming atmosphere in Toronto for World Cup match

Thousands of Ghana and Panama fans crowded the streets of Toronto on Wednesday ahead of their World Cup group stage opener.

The Globe and MailJun 18, 2026, 11:43 AM

Scotland’s Tartan Army is drinking Boston dry with their unquenchable thirst for World Cup beer

When Scotland beat Haiti on Saturday, bar staff had to scramble for emergency supplies to satisfy the country’s famously raucous and thirsty fans

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