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What’s Happening at the 2026 World Cup?
The first-ever 48-team World Cup is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 104 matches spread across 16 venues. The tournament kicked off on June 11 and has already delivered plenty of drama, upsets, and standout performances.
🇦🇷 Argentina vs. Austria 🇦🇹: The Main Event
Lionel Messi enters today’s match tied with Miroslav Klose as the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history (16 goals) after his stunning hat trick against Algeria in the opener. The 38-year-old icon needs just one more goal to stand alone at the top.
Argentina won their first match 3-0 against Algeria, looking every bit like the defending champions. But Austria — coached by Ralf Rangnick — is no pushover. They kicked off their campaign with a convincing 3-1 win over Jordan and have been labeled a dark horse by many pundits. With veterans like David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic, Austria has the quality to trouble Argentina.
Today’s Full Match Schedule (June 22)
| Match | Group | Venue | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina vs. Austria | Group J | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) | 1:00 PM | FOX |
| France vs. Iraq | Group I | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA) | 5:00 PM | FOX |
| Norway vs. Senegal | Group I | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) | 6:00 PM | FOX |
| Jordan vs. Algeria | Group J | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) | 9:00 PM | FS1 |
Top Stories So Far
- Messi’s Record Chase: After his hat trick against Algeria, Messi (38) is level with Klose at 16 World Cup goals. Breaking the record in front of a pro-Argentina crowd in Texas would be a magical moment.
- Haaland’s Tournament Debut: Erling Haaland scored in Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq in their opener. Norway faces Senegal tonight at MetLife Stadium.
- Host Nations Update: The USA opened with a 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 win over Australia. Canada thrashed Qatar 6-0. Mexico beat South Korea 1-0 and South Africa 2-0.
- Brazil Rolling: Brazil beat Haiti 3-0 after drawing 1-1 with Morocco. They look like serious contenders.
FAQ
Q: Where can I watch the 2026 World Cup in the US?
Q: How does the new 48-team format work?
Upcoming Key Matches
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| June 23 | USA vs. Czechia | SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA) |
| June 23 | Brazil vs. Scotland | Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, CA) |
| June 24 | England vs. Panama | AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) |
| June 24 | Portugal vs. Ghana | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) |
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