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The 2026 World Cup is officially underway, with the competition kicking off on June 11. Around half of the 48 teams in the competition have played their first game of the group stage, which now features 12 groups of four teams each.

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Live updates from the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. Get the latest news, results, standings and highlights from the 48-team, 39-day tournament.