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.

FIFA · International

World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs

InternationalCupSPX coverage since 2014

Matches covered

in the SPX corpus

Seasons spanned

2014–2026

Latest season

2026

last match Apr 1, 2026

Recent activity

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off-season

SoccerPortalX has tracked World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs since 2014, with 14 matches in our corpus across 4 seasons. Browse the full results archive below, every result graded against the SPX Quant Engine's pre-kickoff forecast.

Frequently asked questions

How many World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs matches does SoccerPortalX cover?+

Our corpus holds 14 World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs matches spanning the 2014–2026 seasons. Every finished match is graded against the SPX Quant Engine's independent, pre-kickoff forecast — produced without any bookmaker odds as input.

Is World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs in season right now?+

World Cup - Qualification Intercontinental Play-offs is between seasons in our records right now. You can still browse the full results archive, every match graded against its pre-kickoff forecast.

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