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.

1. FC Kaiserslautern — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats | SoccerPortalX

League position

2. Bundesliga

2. Bundesliga · Season 2025

#7

46 pts

32

Played

14

Won

4

Drawn

14

Lost

49

GF

47

GA

Recent form

LLLWW

Recent results

W

@ 1. FC Magdeburg

May 17, 2026

1–0 W

vs Arminia Bielefeld

May 8, 2026

2–0 L

@ Dynamo Dresden

May 2, 2026

0–1 L

vs Eintracht Braunschweig

Apr 24, 2026

0–2 L

@ Holstein Kiel

Apr 17, 2026

0–3 W

@ Hertha BSC

Apr 11, 2026

1–0 W

vs Fortuna Düsseldorf

Apr 4, 2026

3–0 L

@ 1. FC Nürnberg

Mar 21, 2026

0–3

Squad

Head coach

T. Lieberknecht

Manager

Stadium

Fritz-Walter-Stadion

Kaiserslautern49,780 capacity

Top scorers

I. Prtajin

N. Skyttä