# 2026 World Cup

A 2026 World Cup hub for fixtures, 48-team context, odds movement, predictions, news, and machine-readable facts.

Updated: 2026-05-08
Source note: Core tournament facts reference FIFA public information; Footballwin schedule, team, odds, and prediction modules provide the site data layer.

## Facts
- Opening match: June 11, 2026
- Final: July 19, 2026
- Hosts: Canada, Mexico, and the United States
- Tournament size: 48 teams
- Total matches: 104 matches
- Host cities: 16

## Canonical site paths
- Topic page: /en/world-cup-2026
- Schedule: /en/matches
- Teams: /en/teams
- Odds data: /en/data
- News: /en/news
- Facts JSON: /en/world-cup-2026/facts.json

## Host team profiles
- United States: /en/teams/united-states
- Mexico: /en/teams/mexico
- Canada: /en/teams/canada

## FAQ
- Q: When does the 2026 World Cup start?
  A: The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, 2026, with the final scheduled for July 19, 2026.
- Q: Where is the 2026 World Cup hosted?
  A: The 2026 World Cup is hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States across 16 host cities.
- Q: How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
  A: The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams and 104 matches.
- Q: What data does this page provide?
  A: Footballwin connects fixtures, team ratings, odds movement, squad context, and prediction data in one World Cup hub.