France's shocking 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast broke a 16-year streak, and exposed a concerning pattern ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The biggest World Cup in history is upon us. Over 104 matches across 38 days in 16 host cities in three countries, the world champions will be crowned. This 48-team tournament is a competition unlike any other.

With just a week to go until the World Cup kicks off in North America, several nations continue their final tournament preparations today.

France head coach Didier Deschamps is in line to break a historic record as Les Bleus prepare for a deep 2026 World Cup run.

The full schedule with dates, times and stadiums have been confirmed for all 104 games at the 2026 World Cup.

The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to June 28, 2026. With so many matches to track, it’s easy to miss a game, but don’t worry—here’s the complete schedule so you won’t miss a moment of your favorite teams!

Latest 2026 FIFA World Cup power rankings list, odds, favorites, predictions and schedule. See which teams are leading and who could win it all.

Wondering if the World Cup is on TV? Here’s how to watch every FIFA 2026 match live, including channels, streaming options and full schedule.