The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially commenced, featuring an expanded field of 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, marks the first time the event is co-hosted by three countries and the first time it has been held in North America since 1994. The final match is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Mexico opened the tournament with a 2-0 victory over South Africa at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Julian Quinones scored the opening goal in the ninth minute, while Mexico striker Raul Jimenez secured the second goal in the 67th minute with a header. Jimenez, who suffered a life-threatening head injury in 2020, was visibly emotional during his celebration. According to the BBC, Jimenez pointed to the sky during his goal celebration, seemingly in tribute to his father, Raul Jimenez Vega, who passed away in March. The opening match was notable for a record three red cards shown by the officials. The tournament format has also been expanded to include 12 groups of four, with the top two teams from each group and the eight best third-place teams advancing to a new Round of 32. Broadcasting for the tournament will be handled by Fox and FS1 in the United States, with streaming available on Fox One and the Fox Sports App. Spanish-language coverage will be provided by Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock. Other notable news from the tournament includes Japan captain Wataru Endo being ruled out due to injury, and a Somali referee who was denied entry to the U.S. Being set to officiate the UEFA Super Cup final.