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.

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Club

England

@ Crystal Palace U18

May 12, 2026

@ Ipswich Town U18

May 9, 2026

@ West Bromwich Albion U18

May 5, 2026

@ Reading U18

May 2, 2026

@ Southampton U18

Apr 28, 2026

vs Tottenham Hotspur U18

Apr 25, 2026

@ Birmingham City U18

Apr 18, 2026

vs Ipswich Town U18

Apr 14, 2026