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

S. Beccacece

EcuadorArgentina45 yrs

4-3-3 · High press, vertical passing

Teams managed

2016 – present

Years active

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Height

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Weight

The young Argentine coach brought dynamism to Ecuador's technical staff, emphasizing intense pressing and direct play to complement Ecuador's physically imposing squad.

Managerial record

283

Matches

125

Won

Drawn

Lost

44%

Win %

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

Managerial career

EcuadorCurrent

Ecuador

2024 – present41% win

Ecuador

2023 – 202641% win

Elche

Spain

2023 – 202439% win

Defensa Y Justicia

Argentina

2021 – 202245% win

Racing Club

Argentina

2019 – 202145% win

Independiente

Argentina

2019 – 201963% win

Defensa Y Justicia

Argentina

2018 – 201945% win

Defensa Y Justicia

Argentina

2016 – 201745% win

Universidad de Chile

Chile

2016 – 2016

Honours

Argentine Primera División (Racing Club)

World Cup record

First World Cup as Ecuador head coach. Ecuador consecutive WC qualifier.

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