FIFA World Cup 2026 Underway: USA, Canada Begin Campaigns
Published June 12, 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially commenced across North America, with co-hosts USA and Canada both scheduled to play their opening matches today.
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The highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially kicked off, marking the start of a historic tournament spanning Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Following the opening match in Mexico City on June 11, which saw host nation Mexico take on South Africa in Group A, attention now turns to the other co-hosts as they begin their campaigns today, June 12.
Football fans across the continent are gearing up for a full day of action. Canada is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B clash at Toronto Stadium with a 3:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Later in the evening, the United States will make its tournament debut against Paraguay in a Group D encounter, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET at Los Angeles Stadium. The tournament promises to be the longest in FIFA history, running from June 11 to July 19.
While matches are currently underway, fans in the Miami metropolitan area will have to wait a few more days, as games in that region are slated to begin on Monday, June 15. For those still hoping to experience the excitement live, tickets remain available. FIFA.com/tickets is reportedly offering last-minute sales, alongside a marketplace for resales in most countries and exchanges for Mexican residents. Additional tickets can also be found through various third-party platforms.