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	Cruz Azul	4	2	0	7.13
2025	Tigres UANL	31	7	1	6.76
2025	Cruz Azul	10	2	1	6.60
2024	Tigres UANL	47	7	3	6.74
2023	San Jose Earthquakes	1	0	0	—
2023	Portland Timbers	1	0	0	6.50
2023	Tigres UANL	47	13	5	7.00
2022	Tigres UANL	21	3	1	6.79
2022	CF Pachuca	24	18	0	7.28
2021	CF Pachuca	38	17	2	6.99
2020	Atletico San Luis	29	13	3	7.02
2019	Atletico San Luis	26	14	2	6.97

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