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.

Chelsea W — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

League position

FA WSL

Super League, Women · Season 2025

#3

46 pts

21

Played

14

Won

4

Drawn

3

Lost

43

GF

20

GA

Recent form

WWWDW

Recent results

W

vs Manchester United W

May 16, 2026

1–0 L

vs Manchester City W

May 10, 2026

2–3 W

@ Leicester City WFC

May 3, 2026

3–1 W

@ Everton W

Apr 26, 2026

4–1 W

vs Tottenham Hotspur W

Apr 6, 2026

2–1 W

vs Arsenal W

Apr 1, 2026

1–0 W

vs Aston Villa W

Mar 29, 2026

4–3 L

@ Arsenal W

Mar 24, 2026

1–3

Honours

8

FA WSL

8 titles · 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016

1

UEFA Champions League Women

1 title · 2024

Squad

Head coach

Sonia Bompastor

Manager

Top scorers

1

A. Thompson

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