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

Arnaldo Lira

ParnahybaBrazil67 yrs

Teams managed

2010 – 2025

Years active

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Height

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Weight

Managerial record

Matches

Won

Drawn

Lost

38%

Win %

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

Managerial career

ParnahybaCurrent

Brazil

2024 – 202536% win

ASA

Brazil

2022 – 202250% win

Guarany de Sobral

Brazil

2021 – 202120% win

Bahia de Feira

Brazil

2020 – 202036% win

Atlético Alagoinhas

Brazil

2020 – 202080% win

Jacobina

Brazil

2019 – 20200% win

Fluminense De Feira

Brazil

2019 – 201940% win

Atlético Alagoinhas

Brazil

2019 – 201980% win

Fluminense De Feira

Brazil

2017 – 201740% win

Fluminense De Feira

Brazil

2016 – 201740% win

Fluminense De Feira

Brazil

2016 – 201640% win

Horizonte

Brazil

2014 – 2015

Maranhão

Brazil

2014 – 2014

Ferroviario

Brazil

2014 – 2014

Santo André

Brazil

2013 – 2013

Bahia de Feira

Brazil

2012 – 201336% win

Bahia de Feira

Brazil

2011 – 201236% win

Icasa

Brazil

2011 – 2011

Bahia de Feira

Brazil

2010 – 201136% win

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