There will be individual match threads as we go along but this thread is a catch-all for everying else.

The World Cup starts Thursday, 11 June, with the opening match, Mexico v South Africa, kicking off at 8:00pm (UK) at the Estadio Nacional, Mexico City.

The Azteca becomes the first stadium in history to host three World Cup opening matches (1970, 1986, and now 2026).

This is the largest World Cup ever, featuring 48 teams and 104 matches across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.