48 teams will compete at the tournament.g
The wait is over as the 2026 World Cup gets underway tonight with Mexico taking on South Africa in Mexico City.
48 teams will compete at the tournament - which will be played over 39 days across the three host nations of the United States, Canada and Mexico.
An opening ceremony will take place ahead of tonight's match, with Shakira and Burna Boy performing this year's World Cup anthem 'Dai, Dai' meaning 'we're ready'.

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