When does the World Cup 2026 start and end?

The group stage begins on 11 June 2026. The final is played on 19 July 2026.

What is the Golden Boot at the World Cup?

The Golden Boot is awarded to the tournament's top goal scorer.

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Q: Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 held?

The tournament is hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with matches in 16 cities across the three countries.

Q: How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?

48 national teams qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026, divided into 12 groups of four.

Where is the FIFA World Cup 2026 held?

The tournament is hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with matches in 16 cities across North America.

How many teams are in the World Cup 2026?

48 national teams qualify, divided into 12 groups of four (Groups A through L).

When does the tournament start and end?

The group stage begins on 11 June 2026. The final is on 19 July 2026 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.

What is the tournament format?

After the group stage, 32 teams advance to the Round of 32, then Round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, third-place match, and final — 104 matches in total.

Who won the last FIFA World Cup?

Argentina won in 2022, beating France on penalties. See our complete World Cup winners list since 1930.

What is the Golden Boot?

The Golden Boot goes to the tournament's top goal scorer. Follow the live race on our top scorers page.

How can I see today's fixtures?

Visit the match schedule page and open the Today tab for kick-off times and live scores.

Where can I see group standings?

Live tables for all twelve groups — points, wins, draws, losses, and goal difference — are on our standings page.

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