The FIFA World Cup 2026 has already made history, and the wait is over. Tonight, the biggest sporting event on the planet returns, with three nations hosting the tournament together for the first time.
This year, 48 nations will battle for football's biggest prize, creating more matches, rivalries, drama, and opportunities for underdog stories.
Mexico becomes the first nation in history to host the FIFA World Cup for a third time, having previously staged the tournament in 1970 and 1986.
Tonight's opening match is a footballing déjà vu, with Mexico and South Africa meeting again to kick off another World Cup, 16 years after their first encounter.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could be writing their final World Cup story, alongside legends like Luka Modrić and Guillermo Ochoa.
