# World Cup 2026 Basics Explained

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Podcast: [Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vancouver-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7592122)
Published: 2026-06-06T14:18:23+00:00
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## Resource

The 2026 World Cup is coming to North America—Canada, the U.S., and Mexico will host 104 games across 16 cities. Don’t panic if you’re new to soccer: we’ll break down the basics so you can join any watch party with confidence. Learn why players sometimes go down easily (it’s not always a foul), how VAR helps refs but can be slow, and why stoppage time and extra time matter. Master the offside rule, slang like “parking the bus” or “top bins,” and you’ll sound like a true soccer fan in no time. 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/5dbb78ec4dabfcbc

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