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.

Yelimay Semey — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

League position

Premier League

Premier League · Season 2026

#5

13 pts

8

Played

3

Won

4

Drawn

1

Lost

12

GF

8

GA

Recent form

LDDWW

Season statistics

Friendlies Clubs · Season 2025

3

Played

2

Won

0

Drawn

1

Lost

1.3

GF / game

0.3

GA / game

4

Goals for

1

Goals ag.

2

Clean sheets

1

No score

0

Pens scored

4

Cards

Form (this season)

WWL

Recent results

L

vs Ordabasy

Jun 14, 2026

1–3 D

@ Irtysh

May 16, 2026

2–2 L

vs Kaspiy

May 9, 2026

0–1 L

@ Ulytau

May 3, 2026

0–1 L

@ Aktobe

Apr 30, 2026

1–2 D

@ Kairat Almaty

Apr 26, 2026

2–2 D

vs FC Astana

Apr 18, 2026

2–2 W

@ Zhetysu

Apr 11, 2026

1–0

Squad

Head coach

A. Karpovich

Manager

Top scorers

F. Mulić

E. Placca