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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League position

3. Liga

3. Liga · Season 2018

#18

40 pts

38

Played

9

Won

13

Drawn

16

Lost

31

GF

46

GA

Recent form

LLLDL

Season statistics

Friendlies Clubs · Season 2025

9

Played

4

Won

3

Drawn

2

Lost

2.0

GF / game

2.1

GA / game

18

Goals for

19

Goals ag.

0

Clean sheets

1

No score

1

Pens scored

0

Cards

Form (this season)

WLWWDWLDD

Recent results

D

vs Fortuna Köln

May 16, 2026

2–2 W

@ Bonner SC

May 9, 2026

2–1 W

vs Fortuna Düsseldorf II

May 2, 2026

1–0 D

vs FC Bocholt

Apr 29, 2026

1–1 L

@ FC Gutersloh

Apr 24, 2026

0–3 L

vs Rot-weiss Oberhausen

Apr 18, 2026

0–1 L

vs Schalke 04 II

Apr 15, 2026

2–5 L

@ Borussia M'gladbach II

Apr 11, 2026

1–3

Squad

Head coach

F. Lübbers

Manager

Stadium

Stadion am Lotter Kreuz

Lotte10,059 capacity