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.

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Partey's Canada Border Denial Throws Ghana's World Cup Campaign Into Chaos

Ghana's World Cup campaign has been dealt an unexpected and damaging blow before a ball has even been kicked, with midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada ahead of the nation's opening…

SoccerPortalX EditorialAI-assistedJun 12, 2026

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Canada's 2026 World Cup Gamble: Can Homegrown Talent Finally Deliver?

Canada's football narrative has long been one of untapped potential and structural underinvestment. Yet as the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches—a tournament that will be co-hosted across North America,…

SoccerPortalX EditorialAI-assistedJun 12, 2026

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Canada's 2026 World Cup Gamble: Can Homegrown Talent Finally Deliver?

The narrative around the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been dominated by American infrastructure concerns and Mexican political uncertainty, yet a quieter story has unfolded north of the border: Canada's…

SoccerPortalX EditorialAI-assistedJun 12, 2026