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2026 World Cup Opens June 11; Uzbekistan Debuts, Argentina Defending

6/7/2026

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World Cup Opens

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by three nations, will open on Thursday, 11 June.
As of 7 June, the tournament is four days away.
Argentina are the defending champions.
Uzbekistan will make its debut at the 2026 World Cup.
The articles promote quizzes that test readers’ knowledge of World Cup nations, Premier League goal-scorers, club teams and England women’s caps.

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Nations Pause Work

Brazil's National Congress will suspend sessions during matches so citizens can watch.
Rio de Janeiro will award prizes for the best-decorated streets during the tournament.
Scotland's NHS and council staff may take 15 June off after the opening match against Haiti.
Germany's football association paid each 2014 champion €300,000 while Cameroon, Ghana and Nigeria players disputed five-figure bonuses.

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World Cup Opens

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by three nations, will open on Thursday, 11 June.
As of 7 June, the tournament is four days away.
Argentina are the defending champions.
Uzbekistan will make its debut at the 2026 World Cup.
The articles promote quizzes that test readers’ knowledge of World Cup nations, Premier League goal-scorers, club teams and England women’s caps.

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