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
2026	Kawasaki Frontale	3	0	0	6.20
2025	Kawasaki Frontale	20	1	0	6.57
2024	Kawasaki Frontale	35	4	1	6.72
2023	Kawasaki Frontale	25	5	0	6.86
2022	Kawasaki Frontale	38	9	5	6.95
2021	Kawasaki Frontale	36	10	3	6.90
2020	Kawasaki Frontale	27	14	4	7.12
2019	Kawasaki Frontale	36	14	2	7.10
2018	Kawasaki Frontale	31	14	6	7.16
2017	Kawasaki Frontale	44	29	11	7.33

Y. Kobayashi

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