Lionel Messi and Argentina won the World Cup in 2022The World Cup is now just over 100 days away and the buzz is reaching fever pitch ahead of what looks to be the most ambitious tournament to date. With 104 matches scheduled across the summer months, fans are being promised an unprecedented festival of football across the North American continent. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTThe action kicks off on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where Mexico face South Africa in a repeat of the 2010 World Cup’s opening fixture. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTWho will win the World Cup? Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTPortugal will be desperate for glory in what many expect to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s international swan song.

Source: Express February 03, 2026 11:40 UTC