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.

V. Masternoy

RussiaRussia30 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

Career clubs

Fakel

2021–2024

92 apps

Chernomorets

2024

9 apps

Career transfers

Chernomorets Ska-khabarovsk
25 Sept 2025Free transfer
Chernomorets Ska-khabarovsk
3 Aug 2025Free transfer
Fakel Dinamo Tirana
23 Jan 2025Free transfer
Dinamo Tirana Chernomorets
23 Jan 2025Free transfer
Fakel Chernomorets
23 Jan 2025Free transfer
Pskov 747 Fakel
3 Jul 2019Free transfer
FC Armavir Pskov 747
16 Jul 2018Free transfer
Avangard Kursk FC Armavir
16 Jul 2016Free transfer
Spartak Moscow Avangard Kursk
14 Jul 2015Free transfer

Competitions

Premier League· Russia

First League· Russia

Cup· Russia

Recent form

vs CSKA Moscow

Premier League · 0–1

@ Dinamo Makhachkala

Premier League · 0–0

vs Dynamo

Premier League · 1–1

@ Lokomotiv

Premier League · 1–2

vs Khimki

Premier League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Chernomorets	21	6.47
2023	Fakel	29	6.80
2022	Fakel	17	6.46
2021	Fakel	34	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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