Jose Sanchez
Research expert covering society, economy, & politics for Latin America
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada, Mexico, and the United States - statistics & facts
June 11, 2026, marked the first game of the FIFA 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The first fixture was Mexico vs. South Africa, a rematch of the inaugural game of the 2010 South Africa World Cup in one of the most mythical stadiums in the world, the Estadio Azteca, where both Pele and Maradona found international glory in 1970 and 1986, respectively. The result was 2-1 in favor of the locals, with three red cards and a stadium at capacity with over 80,000 spectators. The final game will be played on July 19 at the New York / New Jersey Stadium (also known as the MetLife Stadium), home of the New York Giants ²¹²Ô»åÌýNew York Jets in the NFL.
