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. Crețu

Midfield

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Universitatea Craiova

2021–2025

122 apps⚽ 14

Al Wehda Club

2024

32 apps⚽ 1

Romania

2022

2 apps

FCSB

2021

7 apps

Career transfers

Al Wehda Club Universitatea Craiova
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Universitatea Craiova Al Wehda Club
28 Aug 2024Transfer
FCSB Universitatea Craiova
31 Aug 2021Free transfer
Maribor FCSB
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Olimpija Ljubljana Maribor
13 Feb 2018
Politehnica Iasi Olimpija Ljubljana
30 Dec 2016Transfer
Politehnica Iasi Corvinul Hunedoara
1 Jul 2011Loan

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Aug 2019

Competitions

Liga I· Romania

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Cupa României· Romania

UEFA Nations League· World

Friendlies· World

Recent form

vs Universitatea Cluj

Liga I · 5–0

@ CFR 1907 Cluj

Liga I · 0–0

15'6.3

vs Dinamo Bucuresti

Liga I · 2–1

@ Arges Pitesti

Liga I · 1–0

23'6.3

vs Rapid

Liga I · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Universitatea Craiova	27	1	1	6.59
2024	Al Wehda Club	39	1	4	6.65
2023	Universitatea Craiova	44	6	2	6.97
2022	Universitatea Craiova	42	7	0	7.15
2021	FCSB	11	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

119

Fouls

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