Question 1

When does the 2026 FIFA World Cup start?

Accepted Answer

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

Question 2

Where is the 2026 World Cup Final?

Accepted Answer

The Final will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (New York metro area) on July 19, 2026.

Question 3

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

Accepted Answer

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

Question 4

How many host cities are there?

Accepted Answer

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

Question 5

How many matches will be played?

Accepted Answer

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Yokohama FC	23	2	1	6.59
2024	Consadole Sapporo	32	6	1	6.99
2023	Gamba Osaka	24	1	2	6.56
2022	Gamba Osaka	11	1	0	6.78
2021	Beerschot VA	28	1	1	6.59
2020	Beerschot VA	4	0	0	6.55
2020	Consadole Sapporo	4	5	0	7.50
2019	Consadole Sapporo	33	13	2	7.01
2018	V-varen Nagasaki	29	11	2	6.99
2017	Albirex Niigata	17	1	0	6.49
2016	Albirex Niigata	1	0	0	6.60

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