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.

Dire Dawa Kenema — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

The Story

Dire Dawa Kenema play in the Premier League.

Did you know?

Recent big win: 2–0 v Sheger Ketema.

Home ground: Dire Dawa Stadium (18,000 capacity).

Most-played opponent: Welayta Dicha — 22 meetings (W8 D7 L7).

Head-to-head

Most-played opponents within our match-data coverage.

League position

Premier League

Premier League · Season 2025

#18

34 pts

32

Played

7

Won

13

Drawn

12

Lost

20

GF

35

GA

Recent form

LLDDL

Recent results

W

vs Arba Minch Kenema

Jul 1, 2026

2–1 D

@ Hadiya Hosaena

Jun 27, 2026

1–1 W

vs Sheger Ketema

Jun 20, 2026

2–0 L

@ Ethiopian Medhin

Jun 14, 2026

0–1 L

vs Kedus Giorgis

May 28, 2026

1–2 D

@ Mebrat Hayl

May 20, 2026

1–1 L

vs Bahardar

May 15, 2026

0–2 L

@ Negelle Arsi

May 11, 2026

0–3

Squad

Stadium

Dire Dawa Stadium

Dire Dawa18,000 capacity

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dire Dawa Kenema's biggest rivalry?+

Dire Dawa Kenema's most-played opponent is Welayta Dicha — 22 meetings (8 wins, 7 draws, 7 defeats).