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The 2026 World Cup Is Here, and the Fans Are Reminding Us Why It Matters

Claude finished the response The 2026 World Cup kicked off June 11, and for the first time in history, three countries are hosting it together: Mexico, the United States, and Canada. It is the biggest edition of the tournament ever, with 48 teams spread across 16 host cities. The opening matches delivered, too. Day one brought goals, red cards, and comeback drama, with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0 and South Korea pulling off a 2-1 comeback against Czechia. But if you have been on the internet this week, you already know the real stars are in the stands. A lone

FIFA Made TikTok the Official Platform of the World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off Thursday in Mexico City, and for the first time in the tournament’s history, TikTok has an official seat at the table. FIFA named TikTok its first “preferred platform” for video content at a men’s World Cup in January, giving creators special access across a tournament spanning 48 nations, 16 host cities across the United States, Mexico and Canada, and 104 matches running through July 19. Under the deal, a select group of global TikTok creators will receive behind-the-scenes access to press conferences and training sessions, while a wider group will have the opportunity