World Cup 2026
Five group-stage matches to circle at the 2026 World Cup
An expanded tournament means 72 group games from June 11 to June 27. Brazil-Morocco, France-Senegal and Colombia-Portugal are among the early fixtures with the clearest stakes
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- World Cup 2026 Messi, Ronaldo or Mbappe? World Cup star-power race has no easy winner As the expanded 2026 tournament opens, Messi appears strongest at the ticket window, Ronaldo still dominates global attention, and Mbappe owns the clearest on-field momentum
- World Cup history World Cup upsets: 10 shocks that rewrote tournament history From the United States beating England in 1950 to Saudi Arabia stunning eventual champion Argentina in 2022, the tournament’s biggest surprises still shape its mythology
- World Cup pricing Toronto World Cup matches still have tickets — at steep prices Thousands of seats remain for the city’s six matches, including Canada’s opener, but listed prices are putting some local fans on the sidelines
World Cup preparations
Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement
The plan adds outreach, respite spaces and complaint channels for World Cup events, while a homelessness advocate says questions remain about enforcement and street sweeps
Canada soccer
Alphonso Davies likely to miss Canada’s World Cup opener
Head coach Jesse Marsch said Canada’s captain is still working back from a hamstring injury but is expected to play in the tournament
World Cup rentals
World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first
Airbnb says Toronto hosts could make more than $4,000 a month during the tournament, but financial planners warn taxes, local rules, insurance and time can change the math
World Cup venues
World Cup’s 16-stadium plan enters final buildup
The 2026 tournament will be staged across Canada, Mexico and the U.S., with 104 matches, 48 teams and venue names adjusted for FIFA sponsorship rules