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.

1. FC Köln — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

League position

Bundesliga

Bundesliga · Season 2025

#14

32 pts

32

Played

7

Won

11

Drawn

14

Lost

47

GF

55

GA

Recent form

DLDWD

Recent results

L

@ Bayern München

May 16, 2026

1–5 L

vs 1. FC Heidenheim

May 10, 2026

1–3 D

@ Union Berlin

May 2, 2026

2–2 L

vs Bayer Leverkusen

Apr 25, 2026

1–2 D

@ FC St. Pauli

Apr 17, 2026

1–1 W

vs Werder Bremen

Apr 12, 2026

3–1 D

@ Eintracht Frankfurt

Apr 5, 2026

2–2 D

vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

Mar 21, 2026

3–3

Honours

3

2. Bundesliga

3 titles · 2024, 2018, 2013

Squad

Head coach

F. Funkel

Manager

Stadium

Cologne Stadium

Köln50,076 capacity

Top scorers

1

S. El Mala

⚽ 12🅰 4