The first 2026 World Cup match kicks off Thursday, marking the start of the 104-game tournament hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
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NBC News correspondent Stephanie Gosk is in Mexico City, where Mexico will launch its World Cup bid in its group stage match against South Africa at 3 p.m. ET.
Before the game, Gosk will answer your questions about the tournament on a livestream for subscribers at noon ET. Subscribers will also be able to watch the Q&A on demand after the livestream ends.
