The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11 and runs through July 19, 2026, with 104 matches between a record 48 countries taking place across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. In the U.S., all World Cup games will be televised across FOX and FS1,

Iran has become one of the World Cup’s biggest talking points for reasons that have little to do with soccer. The country’s strained relationship with the United States, one of the tournament hosts, and the Trump administration’s strict immigration policies toward Iranian citizens have already created significant challenges for Team Melli.