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.

Zimbru — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

Season statistics

Friendlies Clubs · Season 2025

6

Played

2

Won

2

Drawn

2

Lost

1.8

GF / game

1.5

GA / game

11

Goals for

9

Goals ag.

1

Clean sheets

1

No score

0

Pens scored

0

Cards

Form (this season)

WWLDLD

Recent results

D

vs Petrocub

May 17, 2026

1–1 W

@ Milsami Orhei

May 13, 2026

1–0 L

@ Sheriff Tiraspol

May 10, 2026

0–1 W

vs Milsami Orhei

May 6, 2026

2–0 W

vs CSF Bălți

May 2, 2026

4–1 W

@ Dacia-Buiucani

Apr 25, 2026

3–0 W

@ Politehnica UTM

Apr 21, 2026

5–0 W

vs Milsami Orhei

Apr 18, 2026

3–1

Squad

Head coach

O. Kubarev

Manager