2026 World Cup kicks off Thursday across United States, Canada, and Mexico

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens Thursday with 48 teams, 104 matches, and approximately 1,250 footballers, marking a turning point toward an unprecedented scale of competition.

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Mexico hosts the opening matches at the Azteca Stadium, while France's team settles in Boston as its base camp to prepare for its games.

Geopolitical stakes, commercial tensions, and major organizational challenges frame this World Cup co-hosted by three North American nations.

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