WC26 Guide — Open Source

A live-updating schedule and guide for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Shows all 104 matches with real scores, live status, team profiles, and venue guides. Built with Next.js.

Features

• Live Scores — Real-time match status and scores, polled every 60 seconds
• Full Schedule — All 72 group-stage and 32 knockout fixtures, filterable by group, date, or stage
• Team Profiles — 48 qualified teams with flags, FIFA rankings, and World Cup history
• Venue Guides — 16 stadiums across the USA, Canada, and Mexico
• EDT (US Eastern) Times — All match times displayed in Eastern Daylight Time with UTC offset notation
• ISR — Static page generation with 5-minute revalidation for fast load times

Quick Start

git clone https://github.com/AeonOca/wc26-open-source
cd wc26-open-source
cp .env.local.example .env.local

1. Get a free API key from API-Football
2. Add it to .env.local:

   NEXT_PUBLIC_API_FOOTBALL_KEY=your_key_here
   

3. Install and run:

   npm install
   npm run dev

4. Open http://localhost:3000

Deployment

npm run build
npm start

Or deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or any Node.js host. Set the environment variable NEXT_PUBLIC_API_FOOTBALL_KEY in your hosting dashboard.

Tech Stack

• Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
• Data: API-Football (free tier)
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Hosting: Any Node.js platform

License

MIT