New Delhi, June 11 -- The wait for four years is finally over as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks-off with Mexico hosting South Africa in the tournament opener at Estadio Azteca, in a re-match of the 2010 World Cup opener. Unlike the previous editions, the FIFA World Cup this year is big.

With 48 teams for the first time in history, a total of 1248 players will relish their FIFA World Cup dream in the United States, Mexico and Canada, including 891 newcomers. With 12 groups loaded with talent, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will have a total of 104 matches, across 39 days.

Almost all the top 10 teams take the field on the first week, with Brazil vs Morocco and England vs Croatia being the picks among the lot.

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