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.

A. Zeljkovic

Sweden

Sweden28 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Sweden

Nationality

Career clubs

IFK Varnamo

2022–2025

107 apps⚽ 26

Orgryte IS

2021–2022

45 apps⚽ 26

Career transfers

IFK Varnamo Aktobe
5 Jan 2026Free transfer
Orgryte IS IFK Varnamo
10 Jul 2022Transfer
Lindome Orgryte IS
13 Jan 2021
Oddevold Lindome
29 Jul 2019Free transfer
ljungSKile SK Oddevold
16 Mar 2019Free transfer
Gais ljungSKile SK
12 Apr 2018Loan
Gunnilse Gais
20 Mar 2017Free transfer

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Superettan· Sweden

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Recent form

vs Mjallby AIF

Allsvenskan · 0–5

@ Djurgardens IF

Allsvenskan · 2–6

⚽ 167'7.6

vs IF Brommapojkarna

Allsvenskan · 1–1

90'6.9

@ AIK Stockholm

Allsvenskan · 3–2

90'7.2

@ Malmo FF

Allsvenskan · 2–3

⚽ 290'8.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	IFK Varnamo	27	7	2	6.94
2024	IFK Varnamo	33	9	2	7.07
2023	IFK Varnamo	30	8	0	6.88
2022	IFK Varnamo	29	10	3	6.98
2021	Orgryte IS	33	18	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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