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. Korošec

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Career clubs

Botev Plovdiv

2024

37 apps⚽ 1

Botev Plovdiv II

2024

1 apps

Tabor Sežana

2021–2023

44 apps⚽ 2

Rogaška

2023

40 apps⚽ 6

Nafta

2021

16 apps

Career transfers

Botev Plovdiv Mura
18 Aug 2025Transfer
Botev Plovdiv Mura
24 Jul 2025Free transfer
Rogaška Botev Plovdiv
26 Jun 2024
Tabor Sežana Rogaška
18 Jul 2023Free transfer
Nafta Tabor Sežana
24 Feb 2022Free transfer
Bistrica Nafta
1 Jul 2021

Competitions

1. SNL· Slovenia

First League· Bulgaria

2. SNL· Slovenia

Cup· Slovenia

Cup· Bulgaria

Second League· Bulgaria

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

@ Spartak Varna

First League · 1–2

90'6.6

@ CSKA Sofia

First League · 0–3

90'6.9

@ Lokomotiv Sofia

First League · 1–1

61'7.3

vs Septemvri Sofia

First League · 3–0

90'6.9

@ Cherno More Varna

First League · 1–1

🅰 190'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Botev Plovdiv	38	1	1	6.88
2023	Rogaška	40	6	0	—
2022	Tabor Sežana	38	2	0	—
2021	Nafta	22	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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