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.

UEFA · Europe

2. Bundesliga

GermanyLeagueSPX coverage since 1993

Matches covered

10,113

in the SPX corpus

Seasons spanned

1993–2025

Latest season

2025

last match May 26, 2026

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SoccerPortalX has tracked 2. Bundesliga since 1993, with 10,113 matches in our corpus across 33 seasons. FC Schalke 04 are the most recent champions in our records (2025 season). Browse the full results archive below, every result graded against the SPX Quant Engine's pre-kickoff forecast.