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.

N. Sessock

USA

USA25 yrs

Age

165 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

USA

Nationality

Career clubs

Atlanta United II

2025

10 apps

Atlanta United FC

2025

4 apps

Inter Miami II

2023–2024

55 apps⚽ 2

Inter Miami

2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Atlanta United FC Las Vegas Lights
26 Jan 2026Free transfer
Atlanta United FCSessock Nykolas
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Atlanta United FC Las Vegas Lights
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Inter Miami II Atlanta United II
25 Feb 2025Free transfer
Indiana UniversityAtlanta United FC
24 Feb 2025
Inter Miami Atlanta United FC
24 Feb 2025Free transfer
Inter Miami—
15 Mar 2023

Competitions

MLS Next Pro· USA

Major League Soccer· USA

Leagues Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Columbus Crew

Major League Soccer · 4–5

@ Nashville SC

Major League Soccer · 1–0

vs Toronto FC

Major League Soccer · 0–0

@ Colorado Rapids

Major League Soccer · 1–3

@ CF Montreal

Major League Soccer · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Atlanta United II	14	0	6.30
2024	Inter Miami II	28	1	—
2023	Inter Miami II	27	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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