6 June 2026
When does the World Cup 2026 start and how long is it?
The 2026 World Cup kicks off on Thursday 11 June 2026 and ends with the final on Sunday 19 July 2026.
Jun 11
Kick-off
Jul 19
Final
39
Days
16
Host cities
It is hosted across three countries — the USA, Canada and Mexico — with the opener at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City and the final at MetLife Stadium near New York. That is over five weeks of football across 16 cities.
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