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2026 World Cup

DW reporters

June 24, 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is taking place in the US, Mexico and Canada and is the biggest of its kind in history, with 48 teams and 104 games. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19.

Germany fans in the stands before the match in New Jersey. They are wearing Germany-themed costumes, large hats and many badges — Image: Vincent Carchietta/IMAGN Images/REUTERS

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Africa's long road to World Cup respectability

Africa waited 88 years for its first World Cup semifinalist. The road that led there is worth remembering.

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Mexican-American football fans often split allegiances between both cultures. In LA, that can make Mexico the favorite.

Curacao's trailblazing doctor at the World Cup

Suzanne Huurman is the only female chief doctor at the 2026 World Cup. Her work is inspiring change in men's football.

Schweinsteiger's Ivory Coast comments spark racism debate

Bastian Schweinsteiger's TV analysis of Germany's World Cup opponents Ivory Coast appeared to draw on racist tropes.

World Cup: Amiri another wildcard for Nagelsmann's Germany

The Mainz midfielder with Afghan roots has become a key member of Germany's 2026 World Cup squad.

World Cup market in India and China: 'FIFA got greedy'

The 2026 World Cup is weeks away, but India is still without a broadcasting deal. Why?

Fact check: AI fakes at the World Cup

Starmer in a Croatia jersey, Hitler in the German fan block — AI fakes are going viral as the World Cup heats up.

In the World Cup's shadow: Searching for Mexico's missing

It's World Cup season in Mexico — yet the spectacle can't hide a dark reality in the country.

Deniz Undav: Germany's 2026 World Cup supersub

Undav is the man in focus for Germany, but things could have turned out very differently for the Stuttgart striker.

US soccer celebrates Black culture

Though soccer was largely seen as a white, suburban sport, Black players are playing a growing role in the game.

Why Mexican-Americans prefer to support Mexico at World Cup

Mexican-American football fans in the US often split allegiances between their two cultures.

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad built on African roots

Germany's 2026 World Cup squad has leaders with African heritage. The diversity of the team is a strength.

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