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.

R. Azevedo

Switzerland

Switzerland24 yrs

Age

177 cm cm

Height

68 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

Étoile Carouge

2024

15 apps⚽ 2

Yverdon Sport

2023–2024

8 apps⚽ 1

FC ST. Gallen

2022–2023

16 apps

Switzerland U19

2022

0 apps

Servette FC

2021

9 apps

Career transfers

Étoile Carouge Yverdon Sport
1 Jul 2025
Yverdon Sport Étoile Carouge
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Yverdon Sport Étoile Carouge
15 Jan 2025Loan
FC ST. Gallen Yverdon Sport
17 Jul 2023
Servette FC FC ST. Gallen
24 Aug 2022Free transfer

Injury record

Unknown

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Challenge League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification· World

Recent form

vs FC Luzern

Super League · 0–1

@ FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 0–0

vs FC Basel 1893

Super League · 1–4

🅰 145'6.9

@ FC Lugano

Super League · 0–2

15'6.5

vs Lausanne

Super League · 0–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Étoile Carouge	22	2	1	6.76
2023	Yverdon Sport	1	1	1	—
2022	FC ST. Gallen	16	0	2	6.64
2021	Servette FC	9	0	1	6.46

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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