- The 2026 World Cup sees 48 nations divided into 12 groups for the first time in the tournament’s long history.
- Co-hosts USA, who's best finish was third place in 1930, are in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
- USA’s first match is in Los Angeles against Paraguay on 12 June at 6pm local time (9pm EDT).
- USA will then go head-to-head with Australia in Seattle on 19 June at 12pm local time (3pm EDT).
- The United States will host 78 games in the World Cup 2026, while its opening ceremony will commence at 4.30pm PDT and 7:30pm EDT on Friday 12 June.
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