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

H. Karaman

Zimbru

Teams managed

1996 – present

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

322

Matches

127

Won

Drawn

113

Lost

39%

Win %

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

Managerial career

ZimbruCurrent

Moldova

2024 – present55% win

Adana Demirspor

Turkey

2024 – 202416% win

Kayserispor

Turkey

2021 – 202236% win

Ankaragücü

Turkey

2021 – 202131% win

Yeni Malatyaspor

Turkey

2020 – 202014% win

Kayserispor

Turkey

2018 – 201936% win

Alanyaspor

Turkey

2018 – 201850% win

Rizespor

Turkey

2014 – 201739% win

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2013 – 2014

Bursaspor

Turkey

2013 – 2013

Gaziantepspor

Turkey

2012 – 2013

Manisaspor

Turkey

2010 – 2011

Ankaragücü

Turkey

2009 – 200931% win

Antalyaspor

Turkey

2008 – 2008

Ankaraspor

Turkey

2007 – 2008

Ankaragücü

Turkey

2006 – 200731% win

Kayserispor

Turkey

2004 – 200536% win

Rizespor

Turkey

2003 – 200439% win

Kocaelispor

Turkey

2000 – 2002

Adanaspor

Turkey

1999 – 2000

Kocaelispor

Turkey

1996 – 1997

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