It’s almost time for the biggest sporting show on earth to kick off! The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with the United States, Mexico and Canada serving as co-hosts. This will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, a major jump from 32 in past tournaments, meaning we have 104 games to look forward to over 39 days! And you can keep track with our A2 glossy wallchart inside this Saturday’s Daily Mirror!
Home Nations in Action
The home nations have their first games in the first few days of the tournament, with Scotland facing Haiti on Saturday June 13, and England facing Croatia on Wednesday June 17.
Don't Miss Out
So don’t miss out - pick up your paper on Saturday May 30, 2026 to get the ultimate companion every football fan needs to get the most out of the World Cup this summer.
