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.

Wellington Phoenix II — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

League position

Premiership

Premiership: Regular Season · Season 2020

#8

10 pts

14

Played

2

Won

4

Drawn

8

Lost

18

GF

37

GA

Recent form

LDLLL

Recent results

W

@ Western Suburbs

Dec 7, 2025

7–2 L

vs Birkenhead United

Nov 29, 2025

2–3 L

@ Auckland City

Nov 22, 2025

0–2 W

vs Coastal Spirit

Nov 15, 2025

1–0 L

@ Western Springs

Nov 9, 2025

0–3 L

vs Miramar

Oct 25, 2025

1–4 D

@ Auckland United

Oct 18, 2025

0–0 W

vs Christchurch United

Oct 11, 2025

3–0

Squad

Head coach

P. Temple

Manager

Stadium

Fraser Park

Lower Hutt1,000 capacity

Top scorers

1

J. Tollervey

⚽ 17