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.

Chicago Fire — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

League position

Major League Soccer

Eastern Conference · Season 2026

#3

26 pts

14

Played

8

Won

2

Drawn

4

Lost

27

GF

16

GA

Recent form

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Season statistics

Major League Soccer · Season 2025

37

Played

16

Won

8

Drawn

13

Lost

2.0

GF / game

1.8

GA / game

73

Goals for

67

Goals ag.

6

Clean sheets

6

No score

5

Pens scored

80

Cards

Form (this season)

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Recent results

W

vs Toronto FC

May 24, 2026

2–1 W

@ CF Montreal

May 16, 2026

2–0 W

@ DC United

May 13, 2026

3–1 L

vs New York Red Bulls

May 9, 2026

1–3 L

vs FC Cincinnati

May 3, 2026

2–3 L

vs St. Louis City

Apr 30, 2026

1–2 W

vs Sporting Kansas City

Apr 26, 2026

5–0 D

@ FC Cincinnati

Apr 18, 2026

3–3

Squad

Head coach

M. Matkovich

Manager

Stadium

Soldier Field

Chicago, Illinois62,493 capacity

Top scorers

1

H. Cuypers

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