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.

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UEFA Champions League

InternationalCupSPX coverage since 2011

Matches covered

3,317

in the SPX corpus

Seasons spanned

2011–2025

Latest season

2025

last match May 6, 2026

Recent activity

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off-season

The UEFA Champions League gathers Europe's elite clubs for the continent's most prestigious prize, where a single two-legged tie can define a season. SPX tracks every fixture from the league phase to the final.

Recent standings leaders

Group-stage table leaders by season — the standings source doesn't carry the knockout trophy winner.

Arsenal

2025 season

24 pts

Liverpool

2024 season

21 pts

Manchester City

2023 season

18 pts

Bayern München

2022 season

18 pts

Bayern München

2021 season

18 pts

Manchester City

2020 season

16 pts

Top scorers

Kylian Mbappé

Real Madrid

15goals

H. Kane

Bayern München

14goals

K. Kvaratskhelia

Paris Saint Germain

10goals

J. Álvarez

Atletico Madrid

10goals

A. Gordon

Newcastle

10goals

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