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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Midfield

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Csikszereda

2025

7 apps⚽ 1

Panathinaikos

2022–2024

21 apps⚽ 2

Grazer AK

2024

13 apps

Hungary

2021–2024

10 apps

HNK Hajduk Split

2023

13 apps⚽ 1

NK Osijek

2021–2022

51 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Panathinaikos Grazer AK
4 Feb 2025Free transfer
HNK Hajduk Split Panathinaikos
1 Jul 2024
Panathinaikos HNK Hajduk Split
1 Jan 2024Loan
NK Osijek Panathinaikos
12 Jan 2023Transfer
Ferencvarosi TC Werder Bremen
1 Jul 2017
Werder Bremen Ferencvarosi TC
22 Jan 2017Loan

Competitions

HNL· Croatia

Super League 1· Greece

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Euro Championship· World

Euro Championship - Qualification· World

Cup· Greece

UEFA Europa League· World

Recent form

vs FC Botosani

Liga I · 2–0

72'6.9

@ Uta Arad

Liga I · 0–1

45'6.7

@ Metaloglobus

Liga I · 1–0

19'6.7

@ Petrolul Ploiesti

Liga I · 0–2

90'6.0

vs Farul Constanta

Liga I · 1–1

68'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Csikszereda	7	1	0	6.49
2024	Grazer AK	19	0	2	6.60
2023	HNK Hajduk Split	21	1	0	6.61
2022	NK Osijek	33	9	2	6.83
2021	NK Osijek	39	4	0	7.00

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

161

Fouls

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