The FIFA Men’s World Cup is about to expand its borders, with the tournament hosting nations set to be Mexico, Canada and the United States. This marks the first time the competition will feature 48 teams, doubling the number of matches to an astounding 104 games over a month.
Streaming options abound: Fox Sports in the US offers live coverage for $20 per month, while YouTube TV’s sports plan sets you back $55. Fubo ($46) and Hulu Live Sports ($90) are also on tap. Games will be free on FIFA+ with some Spanish broadcasts via Peacock.
The festivities kick off on June 11 in Mexico City with a clash between the host nation and South Africa, setting the stage for the quarterfinals starting July 9. The final match is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New York/NJ area.
Opening ceremonies are threefold: Mexico’s in Estadio Azteca on June 11; the US’s in SoFi Stadium on June 12; and Canada’s at BMO Field on the same day. The US faces Paraguay in its first game, then takes on Australia and Turkey.
The new structure involves teams competing in groups (A-L) before moving to a Round of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and finally, the title showdown. Full schedules can be found on the FIFA website, defaulting to your local time zone.







