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.

Middlesbrough — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

League position

Championship

Championship · Season 2025

#5

80 pts

46

Played

22

Won

14

Drawn

10

Lost

72

GF

47

GA

Recent form

LLDDW

Recent results

L

@ Southampton

May 12, 2026

1–2 D

vs Southampton

May 9, 2026

0–0 D

@ Wrexham

May 2, 2026

2–2 W

vs Watford

Apr 25, 2026

5–1 W

vs Sheffield Wednesday

Apr 22, 2026

1–0 D

@ Ipswich

Apr 19, 2026

2–2 L

vs Portsmouth

Apr 11, 2026

0–1 D

@ Swansea

Apr 6, 2026

2–2

Squad

Head coach

Kim Alexander Hellberg

Manager

Stadium

Riverside Stadium

Middlesbrough34,988 capacity

Top scorers

M. Whittaker

T. Conway