The World Cup is starting. Here's what to know and how to watch

Workers work from a crane at Los Angeles Stadium (temporarily renamed from SoFi Stadium) on June 7, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images We've talked about the astronomical ticket prices . The fragile geopolitics that almost made Iran withdraw . And the summer heat posing a risk across host cities. Now, it's finally time to talk about (and watch) the games. …