# 2026 World Cup: Big Changes, Big Games

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-05-27T06:51:21+00:00
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## Resource

Get ready for the biggest soccer party on Earth—the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11th across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches, up from 64 in 2022. With 78 games in the U.S., 12 groups of four teams, and a knockout stage starting with 32 teams, fans will witness more action, more drama, and more revenue for FIFA. The final showdown? July 19th at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Stream free games via FIFA Plus or YouTube, or pay for FOX, Fubo, Hulu Live TV, and more. Cities like Arlington, Toronto, Guadalajara, and Mexico City will all host matches—this is a month-long, globe-spanning celebration of soccer you won’t want to miss. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e14bb3b7cc4f3fc2

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