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

Flávio Araújo

MaranhãoBrazil63 yrs

Teams managed

2009 – 2025

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

117

Matches

Won

Drawn

Lost

38%

Win %

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

Managerial career

MaranhãoCurrent

Brazil

2024 – 202545% win

Iguatu

Brazil

2024 – 202453% win

Altos

Brazil

2023 – 202433% win

Campinense

Brazil

2022 – 202314% win

Bahia de Feira

Brazil

2021 – 202242% win

4 de Julho

Brazil

2021 – 202125% win

River AC

Brazil

2020 – 202058% win

Treze

Brazil

2019 – 20190% win

River AC

Brazil

2019 – 201958% win

Sampaio Correa

Brazil

2018 – 2019

Treze

Brazil

2018 – 20180% win

CSA

Brazil

2017 – 2018

America-RN

Brazil

2017 – 2017

Sampaio Correa

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Cuiaba

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Mogi Mirim

Brazil

2016 – 2016

Fortaleza EC

Brazil

2015 – 2016

River AC

Brazil

2014 – 201558% win

Sampaio Correa

Brazil

2013 – 2014

Remo

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Sampaio Correa

Brazil

2012 – 2013

America-RN

Brazil

2011 – 2012

Fortaleza EC

Brazil

2010 – 2011

Icasa

Brazil

2009 – 2010

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