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

Maurílio Silva

CD Lunda-SulBrazil56 yrs

Teams managed

2010 – present

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

112

Matches

Won

Drawn

Lost

25%

Win %

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

Managerial career

CD Lunda-SulCurrent

Angola

2024 – present26% win

Parana

Brazil

2021 – 202126% win

AO Itabaiana

Brazil

2021 – 20210% win

Guarany de Sobral

Brazil

2020 – 20208% win

ASA

Brazil

2019 – 202043% win

Juazeirense

Brazil

2019 – 201933% win

Altos

Brazil

2019 – 20190% win

Treze

Brazil

2018 – 2019

Ferroviario

Brazil

2018 – 2018

Rio Branco PR

Brazil

2017 – 2018

ASA

Brazil

2016 – 201743% win

Uniclinic Atletico Clube

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Icasa

Brazil

2015 – 2015

Itapipoca

Brazil

2015 – 2015

América PE

Brazil

2014 – 2015

Guarany de Sobral

Brazil

2014 – 20148% win

Guarani De Juazeiro

Brazil

2013 – 2014

Acadêmica Vitória

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Alecrim

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Crateús

Brazil

2011 – 2013

Quixada

Brazil

2010 – 2011

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