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. Carlén

Sweden

Sweden25 yrs

Age

194 cm

Height

87 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Sweden

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

IFK Goteborg

2023–2025

75 apps⚽ 4

Excelsior

2025

24 apps

Sweden U21

2023–2025

2 apps

Sweden

2024

0 apps

Degerfors IF

2021–2022

61 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

IFK Goteborg Excelsior
1 Jul 2025Transfer
Degerfors IF IFK Goteborg
1 Feb 2023Free transfer

Honours

Superettan

Runner-up

Sweden · 1× (2020)

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Eredivisie· Netherlands

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Friendlies· World

Recent form

@ Sparta Rotterdam

Eredivisie · 3–2

11'6.5

vs FC Volendam

Eredivisie · 1–1

21'6.7

@ Groningen

Eredivisie · 3–2

13'6.9

vs Utrecht

Eredivisie · 5–0

14'6.7

@ PEC Zwolle

Eredivisie · 2–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Excelsior	36	0	1	6.72
2024	IFK Goteborg	31	0	0	6.76
2023	IFK Goteborg	34	4	0	7.00
2022	Degerfors IF	30	0	1	6.81
2021	Degerfors IF	31	1	2	6.94

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

235

Fouls

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