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.

48 teams will compete in the 2026 World Cup — the first time the tournament has been expanded from 32 to 48 teams.

16 host cities across 3 countries: 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada.

104 matches will be played over 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Club

Burkina-Faso

@ Vitesse

May 10, 2026

vs RC Bobo-Dioulasso

May 3, 2026

vs RCK

Apr 27, 2026

@ USFA

Apr 19, 2026

vs Réal du Faso

Apr 12, 2026

@ Sporting Cascades

Apr 4, 2026

vs CFFEB

Mar 20, 2026

vs Majestic

Mar 15, 2026