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Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff

Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.

World News

Everything you need to know as the World Cup kicks off

According to FIFA, 2.9 billion people worldwide watched the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on linear TV, with 2.7 billion also streaming the tournament.

Europe Today

Watch: Empty seats and closed borders? FIFA’s high-stakes bet on a divided America

While the football elite rub shoulders in Washington, the game is hitting a physical and metaphorical wall at the US border. International teams, referees and everyday fans find it difficult to see the games which start today. What’s going on there?

Europe Today

EU Sports Commissioner on Euronews as biggest-ever World Cup kicks off

The much anticipated FIFA World Cup kicks off today, bringing together some of the world's biggest footballers for a month of matches. We speak exclusively to Glenn Micallef, the EU Commissioner for Sports to hear the Brussels view on one of the most political World Cups to date.

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Sport

FIFA chief says fans 'should chill' about Somali ref denied US entry

The 2026 men's World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams and is the biggest and most ambitious in the event's history, with matches taking place in Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Sport

Subway station in Mexico City goes viral over chandeliers

Decorative chandeliers installed at a busy Mexico City subway station ahead of the 2026 World Cup have sparked a wave of memes and mixed reactions from commuters.

Sport

Mexico gears up for 2026 World Cup opener at historic Azteca Stadium

Mexico City is preparing to host the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday when the hosts take on South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The venue will become the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches.

Sport

Host cities in North America ready for biggest World Cup in history

The United States will host roughly 75% of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 78 of the 104 matches in the entire tournament taking place in 11 host cities.

Europe News

Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup

The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if you look past the grass, the game is also being played by corporate accountants.

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Thousands join record-breaking human wave attempt in Mexico City ahead of World Cup

Thousands of people gathered in Mexico City to attempt a Guinness World Record for the world's largest human wave, days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Destinations

Guadalajara: A World Cup host city travel guide

Mexico's second-largest city is hosting its third men's World Cup after previously staging matches in 1970 and 1986.

Climate

How polluting will the World Cup be? 2026 could break all records

A report warns that the tournament in the US, Canada and Mexico could produce twice the emissions of previous editions.

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World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City

Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.

Travel News

World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead

This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Business

Canada wants US and Mexico free trade deal to be renewed for 16 years

“The Agreement is highly beneficial to each of our countries and to the integrated North American economy," a letter conveying Canada’s recommendation, sent to the US and Mexico trade representatives, said.

USA

Massive drug tunnel uncovered beneath US-Mexico border

US authorities released footage of a sophisticated tunnel running beneath the US-Mexico border, saying it was used to smuggle more than $45 million worth of cocaine from Tijuana into California.

Destinations

Best World Cup host cities for remote workers revealed

From fast wifi and coworking spaces to affordable accommodation and cheap beer, new research reveals which 2026 World Cup host cities are best for fans balancing work and football.

Destinations

Monterrey: A World Cup host city travel guide

The Mexican city will host four fixtures at this summer’s World Cup, including three group games and a Round of 32 clash.

Destinations

Mexico City: A World Cup host city travel guide

The iconic Azteca stadium is set to host five matches during this summer's World Cup.

Sport

The Euronews guide to the 2026 World Cup

Taking place from 11 June to 19 July across the US, Canada and Mexico, this summer’s World Cup will be the largest in history – here’s everything that you need to know.