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.

Qingdao Red Lions — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

League position

League One

China League 1 2025 · Season 2025

#16

13 pts

30

Played

2

Won

7

Drawn

21

Lost

20

GF

50

GA

Recent form

LLLLD

Recent results

W

vs Shanghai Port II

Jun 14, 2026

2–1 W

vs Nanjing City

May 15, 2026

1–0 L

@ Rizhao Yuqi

May 10, 2026

0–1 D

@ BIT

May 4, 2026

1–1 D

vs Tai'an Tiankuang

Apr 30, 2026

1–1 L

@ Shandong Taishan II

Apr 24, 2026

0–1 W

@ Chongqing Handa

Apr 18, 2026

1–0 D

vs Dalian Yingbo B

Apr 15, 2026

1–1

Squad

Head coach

Xiao Wang

Manager

Stadium

Qingdao Tiantai Stadium

Qingdao20,525 capacity

Top scorers

1

Sun Xipeng

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