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.

Sparta Nijkerk — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

Season statistics

Friendlies Clubs · Season 2025

2

Played

1

Won

0

Drawn

1

Lost

2.5

GF / game

3.0

GA / game

5

Goals for

6

Goals ag.

0

Clean sheets

0

No score

0

Pens scored

0

Cards

Form (this season)

LW

Recent results

W

@ Sportlust '46

May 16, 2026

2–0 D

@ DVS 33 Ermelo

May 9, 2026

2–2 W

vs Hoogeveen

Apr 25, 2026

6–1 L

@ Dovo

Apr 18, 2026

1–2 W

vs VV Scherpenzeel

Apr 11, 2026

2–0 W

@ URK

Mar 28, 2026

5–4 L

vs Staphorst

Mar 21, 2026

1–2 L

@ TEC

Mar 14, 2026

2–3

Squad

Head coach

Bert van Hunenstijn

Manager

Stadium

Sportpark De Ebbenhorst

Nijkerk5,350 capacity