Who is performing at World Cup opening ceremony? Mexico, USA and Canada will all be hosting their own show with musical guests before their first matches.

Hello, and welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest version of the tournament yet with 104 matches across 39 days in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Expected to play a crucial role is South Africa's captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, whose performances over the past two years have established him as one of Africa's leading players.