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The 2026 FIFA World Cup began in Mexico City this afternoon, and you can follow the latest tournament news and analysis right here. We will be live every minute of every day for the next six weeks. Get involved by chatting with us here or by emailing live@theathletic.

With less than 72 hours to go before the first World Cup match to be played at MetLife Stadium takes place, officials unveiled a dedicated app to provide alerts and answer questions from fans. The app,

A new Real Time option will be available across select live sports coverage, including the World Cup on the BBC and ITV. It gives you streams of the matches with lower latency than usual, meaning you'll be able to watch them live without worrying that a neighbour might see a goal go in before you.

Get free access to the most comprehensive World Cup coverage in The Athletic app. For me, it’s Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton in a white cap trying to throw bottles of water onto the pitch in 1994.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for USA vs. Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow for complete results from the Group D match in Los Angeles.

SportsLine's Jon Eimer has revealed his South Korea vs. Czechia best bets for the 2026 World Cup match on Thursday

You can tap into several new features while watching the tournament.