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    World Cup 2026 FAQ

    Everything you want to know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup

    When does the 2026 World Cup start?
    The 2026 World Cup starts on June 11, 2026 with the opening match Mexico vs South Africa at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The final is on July 19, 2026.
    How many teams participate in the 2026 World Cup?
    48 nations participate in the 2026 World Cup, divided into 12 groups of 4 teams. This is the first edition with 48 participants.
    Where is the 2026 World Cup held?
    The 2026 World Cup is held in three countries: the United States (11 stadiums), Mexico (3 stadiums) and Canada (2 stadiums), across 16 host cities.
    Which group is the Netherlands in at the 2026 World Cup?
    The Netherlands is in Group F, alongside Japan, Tunisia and a playoff winner. Their first match is June 14 vs Japan in Dallas.
    How many matches are played at the 2026 World Cup?
    A total of 104 matches are played at the 2026 World Cup.
    How does qualification to the knockout stage work?
    The top 2 of each group qualify. Additionally, the 8 best 3rd-placed teams also advance.
    Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
    The final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
    Who is the defending champion at the 2026 World Cup?
    Argentina is the defending champion. They won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
    How many host cities are there at the 2026 World Cup?
    There are 16 host cities: 11 in the US, 3 in Mexico and 2 in Canada.
    Which country has won the most World Cups?
    Brazil: 5 times. Followed by Germany and Italy with 4 titles each.

    Related pages

    Groups

    World Cup 2026 Draw – Group Stage FIFA World Cup

    Schedule

    All 104 matches with dates, times and stadiums

    Netherlands

    All group stage matches of Netherlands

    Host Cities

    All 16 World Cup stadiums in the USA, Mexico and Canada

    Alles over het WK 2026

    Het FIFA Wereldkampioenschap 2026 wordt het grootste voetbaltoernooi ooit. Met 48 landen, 104 wedstrijden en drie gastlanden is er enorm veel te weten. Op deze pagina vind je antwoorden op de meest gestelde vragen over het WK 2026.

    Wil je meer weten over specifieke onderwerpen? Bekijk de poule-indeling met alle 12 groepen, het speelschema met alle wedstrijden, of de 16 speelsteden waar het toernooi wordt gespeeld.

    Volg de wedstrijden van Nederland, Curaçao of Marokko, bekijk de selectie van Oranje of doe mee met de WK-voorspelling. Ontdek ook de play-offs voor de laatste WK-tickets.