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.

K. Yilmaz

TürkiyeTürkiye29 yrs

Age

184 cm cm

Height

82 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career clubs

Isparta 32 Spor

2024

31 apps⚽ 8

24 Erzincanspor

2023

28 apps⚽ 6

SK Vorwarts Steyr

2022

12 apps⚽ 3

Zlaté Moravce

2021

15 apps

Career transfers

Isparta 32 Spor Erbaaspor
8 Jan 2026
24 Erzincanspor Isparta 32 Spor
29 Jul 2024Free transfer
SK Vorwarts Steyr 24 Erzincanspor
29 Jul 2023Free transfer
Zlaté Moravce Zemplín Michalovce
1 Feb 2022
Korona Kielce Zlaté Moravce
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Menemen Belediyespor Korona Kielce
16 Jan 2021Free transfer
Yeni Malatyaspor Menemen Belediyespor
5 Oct 2020
Boluspor Yeni Malatyaspor
1 Aug 2020
Yeni Malatyaspor Boluspor
10 Jan 2020Loan
Spartak Trnava Yeni Malatyaspor
4 Jan 2020

Competitions

2. Lig· Turkey

Super Liga· Slovakia

2. Liga· Austria

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Recent form

vs FC Liefering

2. Liga · 2–0

21'6.3

@ Adana Demirspor

1. Lig · 0–3

26'6.6

vs İstanbulspor

1. Lig · 1–2

@ Samsunspor

1. Lig · 1–1

vs Bandırmaspor

1. Lig · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Isparta 32 Spor	31	8	—
2023	24 Erzincanspor	28	6	—
2022	SK Vorwarts Steyr	12	3	—
2021	Zlaté Moravce	15	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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