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.

Cook Islands — Squad, Fixtures, Results & Stats

The Story

Cook Islands compete in international football.

Did you know?

Most-played opponent: Tonga — 11 meetings (W5 D2 L4).

Head-to-head

Most-played opponents across international football, back to 1872.

Recent results

L

vs Tonga

Sep 5, 2024

1–3 W

vs Tonga

Mar 26, 2024

1–0 L

@ Samoa

Mar 22, 2024

0–1 L

vs New Caledonia

Nov 24, 2023

0–8 W

@ Tonga

Nov 21, 2023

2–1 L

@ Tahiti

Sep 1, 2023

0–3 L

@ Tahiti

Aug 29, 2023

1–9 L

vs Solomon Islands

Mar 17, 2022

0–2

Squad

Stadium

Cook Islands National Stadium

Avarua, Rarotonga3,000 capacity

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cook Islands's biggest rivalry?+

Cook Islands's most-played opponent is Tonga — 11 meetings (5 wins, 2 draws, 4 defeats) across international football.