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

R. Hodgson

Crystal PalaceEngland78 yrs

Teams managed

1976 – 2024

Years active

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Height

—

Weight

Managerial record

447

Matches

145

Won

112

Drawn

190

Lost

32%

Win %

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

Managerial career

Crystal PalaceCurrent

England

2023 – 202434% win

Watford

England

2022 – 20228% win

Crystal Palace

England

2017 – 202134% win

England

2012 – 201629% win

West Brom

England

2011 – 201235% win

Liverpool

England

2010 – 201136% win

Fulham

England

2007 – 201032% win

Finland

2006 – 2007

Viking

Norway

2004 – 2005

United Arab Emirates

United-Arab-Emirates

2002 – 2004

Udinese

Italy

2001 – 2001

FC Copenhagen

Denmark

2000 – 2001

Grasshoppers

Switzerland

1999 – 2000

Inter

Italy

1999 – 1999

Blackburn

England

1997 – 1998

Inter

Italy

1995 – 1997

Switzerland

1992 – 1995

Neuchatel Xamax FC

Switzerland

1990 – 1992

Malmo FF

Sweden

1985 – 1989

Orebro SK

Sweden

1983 – 1984

Bristol City

England

1982 – 1982

Halmstad

Sweden

1976 – 1980

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