World Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on groups, qualifiers, ticketing and more

World CupCountdownWorld Cup BracketStadium GuidesWho Has QualifiedEngland Starting XI?Predicting the ResultsliveUpdated 2m agoWorld Cup 2026 news live updates: Latest on groups, qualifiers, ticketing and moreFollow live as the countdown to the World Cup in North America continuesThe Athletic Live TeamApril 6, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDTThe start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the United States is around two months away. Getty Images