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.

F. Stople

Norway

Norway23 yrs

Age

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Norway

Nationality

Career clubs

Ostersunds FK

2025

5 apps

Haugesund

2021–2025

2 apps

Stromsgodset

2024

0 apps

Vard

2023

27 apps

Stjørdals-Blink

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

Stromsgodset Haugesund
2 Sept 2025Transfer
Ostersunds FK Stromsgodset
12 Jul 2025Return from loan
Stromsgodset Ostersunds FK
14 Feb 2025Loan
Haugesund Stromsgodset
8 Jan 2024Free transfer
Haugesund Vard
12 Jan 2023Loan
Stjørdals-Blink Haugesund
1 Jan 2022
Haugesund Stjørdals-Blink
12 Aug 2021Loan
Ostersunds FK Stromsgodset
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

2. Division - Play-offs· Norway

Recent form

@ Bodo/Glimt

Eliteserien · 0–2

vs Sandefjord

Eliteserien · 2–3

@ Bryne

Eliteserien · 2–2

vs Bodo/Glimt

Eliteserien · 0–5

@ Fredrikstad

Eliteserien · 2–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Ostersunds FK	5	6.92
2024	Stromsgodset	0	—
2023	Vard	27	—
2022	Haugesund	1	—
2021	Stjørdals-Blink	9	6.70

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