Guides, host-city tips, fan-zone culture and how-to-watch advice — the stories behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Welcome to the 2026 World Cup blog from NinetyMins — your guide to the first 48-team tournament, co-hosted across North America. Read up on host-city travel, fan-zone culture and how to watch every match, then dive into the full match schedule and explore all qualified teams.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup: dates, hosts, format, venues, and key changes.
Match PreviewsBoth sides eye first win after opening draws. Uruguay's pedigree meets Cape Verde's resilience in a pivotal Group H clash at the 2026 World Cup.
Matías Galarza's second-minute strike and a red card for Miguel Almirón set up a backs-to-the-wall display as Paraguay held off 28 Turkish shots to win 1-0 in World Cup Group D.
Matheus Cunha's first-half brace and a Vinicius Junior goal gave Brazil a comfortable 3-0 win over Haiti, sending the Selecao top of Group C.