FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11
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FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: New Jersey awarded final of 48-team tournament; Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11

Hindustan Times  

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the biggest clash in world football - the World Cup final - as organisers FIFA announced the match schedule for the 2026 edition of the showpiece event on Monday. With 104 games and 48 teams set to battle for the iconic trophy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 promises to be the biggest-ever edition of the global showpiece. Toronto, Mexico City, and Los Angeles have been given their respective national teams opening matches of the FIFA World Cup. Mexico to play opener at Azteca on June 11 The FIFA World Cup 2026 will kickoff with the tournament opener at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium on June 11.

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