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Three Amazing Soccer Games to Watch at the 2026 World Cup

June 7, 2026 · Newsweek

The world's biggest soccer tournament will have 48 teams and many exciting matches to enjoy.

Soccer fans get ready for an amazing month of games. The 2026 World Cup will have 48 teams playing in groups. Each team will try to move on to the next round. The tournament will end with the final game in New Jersey in July.

France and Norway will play the most exciting game of the group stage. France has Kylian Mbappé and other fast players who can score goals. Norway has Erling Haaland, who is known for being very tall and strong. Both teams have players who are fun to watch. This game will happen in Boston and could be one of the best games ever.

The United States team will play Turkey in another great match. The American players are mostly young and playing their best soccer. Turkey has two players who are only 21 years old but already play for famous teams. The winner of this game will likely finish first in their group. Both teams have worked hard to get better over the past few years.

Colombia will play Portugal in Miami, Florida. Many people from Colombia live in Miami and will cheer loudly for their team. Portugal has Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the most famous soccer players in the world. He wants to win the World Cup before he gets too old to play. Tickets for this game cost more money than most other group stage games because so many people want to watch.

This game has so much exciting attacking talent that it feels impossible to live up to the hype.

Comprehension quiz preview

1. How many teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup?

  • A32 teams
  • B48 teams
  • C64 teams
  • D40 teams

2. Where will the World Cup final game be played?

  • ABoston
  • BMiami
  • CMetLife Stadium in New Jersey
  • DTurkey

3. What does 'striker' mean in soccer?

  • AA player who defends the goal
  • BA player whose main job is to score goals
  • CA player who passes the ball
  • DA player who coaches the team

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