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.

J. Lukembila

Switzerland

Switzerland26 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Sion

2025

34 apps⚽ 4

Paris FC

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 3

FC Winterthur

2024

33 apps⚽ 3

FC WIL 1900

2021–2023

37 apps⚽ 11

Lausanne

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

FC Winterthur Paris FC
1 Jul 2025
Paris FC FC Sion
1 Jul 2025Transfer
FC Winterthur Paris FC
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Paris FC FC Winterthur
31 Aug 2024Loan
FC WIL 1900 Paris FC
1 Sept 2023
Lausanne FC WIL 1900
30 Aug 2021Free transfer

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Challenge League· Switzerland

Ligue 2· France

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Coupe de France· France

Recent form

@ BSC Young Boys

Super League · 3–3

58'6.2

vs FC Lugano

Super League · 2–2

64'6.7

@ FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 3–0

87'6.3

@ FC Basel 1893

Super League · 2–0

⚽ 165'6.6

vs Lausanne

Super League · 3–0

67'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Sion	34	4	1	6.63
2024	FC Winterthur	35	3	3	6.65
2023	Paris FC	36	3	5	6.74
2022	FC WIL 1900	4	1	0	6.25
2021	FC WIL 1900	31	10	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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