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 Cabo

Santa CruzBrazil59 yrs

Teams managed

2012 – present

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

125

Matches

Won

Drawn

Lost

34%

Win %

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

Managerial career

Santa CruzCurrent

Brazil

2025 – present43% win

Capital Brasilia

Brazil

2025 – 202550% win

Água Santa

Brazil

2024 – 2025

Brusque

Brazil

2024 – 202427% win

Floresta

Brazil

2024 – 202429% win

ABC

Brazil

2024 – 20248% win

CSA

Brazil

2024 – 202428% win

CSA

Brazil

2023 – 202328% win

Remo

Brazil

2023 – 2023

Chapecoense-sc

Brazil

2022 – 2022

CRB

Brazil

2022 – 2022

Atletico Goianiense

Brazil

2021 – 2022

Goias

Brazil

2021 – 2021

Vasco DA Gama

Brazil

2021 – 2021

Atletico Goianiense

Brazil

2020 – 2021

CRB

Brazil

2019 – 2020

Vila Nova

Brazil

2019 – 2019

CSA

Brazil

2018 – 201928% win

Resende

Brazil

2017 – 2018

Guarani Campinas

Brazil

2017 – 2017

Figueirense

Brazil

2017 – 2017

Atletico Goianiense

Brazil

2016 – 2017

Resende

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Tigres do Brasil

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Ceara

Brazil

2015 – 2015

Macaé

Brazil

2015 – 2015

Volta Redonda

Brazil

2015 – 2015

Tombense

Brazil

2013 – 2014

Dibba Al-Fujairah

United-Arab-Emirates

2012 – 2012

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