When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

How many host cities are there?

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

How many matches will be played?

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Head Coach

Marcelo Martelotte

TrezeBrazil57 yrs

Teams managed

2010 – 2025

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

Matches

Won

Drawn

Lost

42%

Win %

From completed matches in our fixtures corpus across counted spells; cup, league and international games combined.

Managerial career

TrezeCurrent

Brazil

2025 – 202555% win

Sergipe

Brazil

2024 – 202443% win

Retrô

Brazil

2023 – 202353% win

Joinville

Brazil

2023 – 202329% win

Santa Cruz

Brazil

2022 – 202238% win

Taubaté

Brazil

2022 – 202221% win

Manaus FC

Brazil

2021 – 202167% win

Taubaté

Brazil

2021 – 202121% win

Santa Cruz

Brazil

2020 – 202138% win

Taubaté

Brazil

2018 – 201921% win

Santa Cruz

Brazil

2017 – 201738% win

Parana

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Santa Cruz

Brazil

2015 – 201638% win

Atletico Goianiense

Brazil

2015 – 2015

America-RN

Brazil

2014 – 2014

Atletico Goianiense

Brazil

2013 – 2014

Nautico Recife

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Sport Recife

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Santa Cruz

Brazil

2012 – 201338% win

Santos

Brazil

2011 – 2011

Santos

Brazil

2010 – 2010

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