The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, marking the first time three nations share hosting responsibilities. The tournament runs from June 12 to July 20, 2026, with 16 host cities (two in Canada, three in Mexico, 11 in the US).
Key Details
- Opening match: June 12, 5am AEST, Mexico vs. South Africa at Mexico City Stadium.
- Final: July 20, 5am AEST, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- 104 matches total, six-week duration.
Broadcast and Streaming in Australia
All matches live on SBS and SBS Viceland, and streamed on SBS On Demand. Socceroos group matches in the western region kick off between 5am and 2pm AEST.
Coverage
Guardian Australia will provide live blogs, match reports, analysis, and podcasts through a team of 15 correspondents in North America and journalists in Australia.