How and where to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in San Diego

The FIFA World Cup starts today, kicking off a month of emotional sports moments you won't want to miss.

The big picture: Canada, Mexico and the U.S. co-host the 2026 men's tournament, with the largest field in the tournament's 96-year history.

• 48 nations will vie for the beautiful game's most coveted trophy. The tournament includes 104 matches through July 19.

Zoom in: Soccer fans can get in on the action at local watch parties around town.

• The biggest party is the SDFC's free soccer fan zone at Fit Social at Belmont Park in Mission Beach, with big screens showing every match.
• Novo Brazil Brewing is going all in with big screens and parties at its locations in Mission Valley, Otay Ranch, Chula Vista and Imperial Beach. These spots will be particularly bumpin' for U.S., Mexico, Brazil and Colombia games.

Sports bars to check out: Shakespeare Pub in Mission Hills; Fairplay and Bluefoot in North Park; Tom's Watch Bar in Gaslamp; PRK 101 in Carlsbad Village.

• Bluefoot was just named a Top 10 soccer bar in the country.

How to watch at home: Games will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, and the FOX One app.

• Telemundo will air Spanish-language broadcasts in the U.S., and will air games on Universo, Peacock and the Telemundo app.

What's next: The action gets underway today with Mexico against South Africa airing at noon.

• Here's a refresher on the rules of the game.