World Cup 2026 matches set to begin this week
The 2026 World Cup is set to begin this week and there will be star-studded opening ceremonies in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The festivities launch on June 11 in Mexico City, ahead of the Mexico City-South Africa match, with a show featuring Latin rock band Maná, Colombian singer J Balvin and South African pop star Tyla LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Doug McIntyre from Fox Sports as the United States men's national soccer team is looking to make a major splash on home soil for the 2026 World Cup.
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