This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. There are only 100 days left until the start of the 2026 World Cup, with the opening match between Mexico and South Africa scheduled for Mexico City on June 11. Almost four years of waiting, but it's now only 100 days away. #FIFAWorld Cup pic.twitter.com/txjfl Jl PF5 FIFA marks this round date on Tuesday, at a time when six finalists still need to be determined — which will come from this month's playoffs — and there are doubts about Iran's participation. 16 stadiums in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will host the largest edition of the tournament ever, with the number of teams increasing from 32 to 48 and the total number of matches rising from 64 to 104. Even with the participant lineup still to be finalized, Opta's supercomputer has already conducted an initial analysis to assess who is best positioned to lift the trophy. Article originally published on December 4, 2025, and updated to reflect that there are 100 days until the start of the World Cup.
World Cup South Africa remains central to this story.
World Cup South Africa remains central to this story.
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