Dhaka, June 11 -- The FIFA World Cup, the largest edition in the tournament's history, officially begins today as 48 national teams start their quest for football's most coveted trophy across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

According to Associated Press reports, the opening day marks the start of a 39-day global football spectacle featuring 104 matches played across 16 stadiums in 16 cities, stretching from Mexico City to Vancouver and New York to Los Angeles.

The tournament is being staged for the first time across three countries, with Mexico hosting the opening match, Canada joining the schedule on the following day, and the United States hosting its first fixture shortly after.

FIFA has described the 2026 edition as a "new er...