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.

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Germany

Germany29 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Eintracht Braunschweig

2024–2025

53 apps⚽ 2

1. FC Magdeburg

2021–2023

91 apps⚽ 4

Cameroon

2023

0 apps

Career transfers

1. FC Magdeburg Eintracht Braunschweig
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
FSV Frankfurt FSV Mainz 05 II
1 Jul 2018Transfer
1. FC Kaiserslautern FSV Frankfurt
6 Jul 2017
FSV Frankfurt 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1 Jul 2013

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Apr 2025

Muscle Injury

Dec 2024 – Feb 2025

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

3. Liga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

World Cup - Qualification Africa· World

Recent form

@ FC Schalke 04

2. Bundesliga · 0–1

vs Dynamo Dresden

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

@ Holstein Kiel

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

45'6.2

@ 1. FC Kaiserslautern

2. Bundesliga · 2–0

90'7.2

vs Hertha BSC

2. Bundesliga · 1–1

26'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Eintracht Braunschweig	25	0	1	6.47
2024	Eintracht Braunschweig	28	2	1	6.80
2023	1. FC Magdeburg	32	1	1	6.81
2022	1. FC Magdeburg	25	0	1	6.50
2021	1. FC Magdeburg	34	3	0	7.20

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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