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.

P. Ochs

Germany

Germany29 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

First Vienna

2023–2024

56 apps⚽ 8

SV Sandhausen

2022

27 apps

Hannover 96

2021

22 apps⚽ 1

Hannover 96 II

2021

1 apps

Germany U21

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

First Vienna Würzburger Kickers
10 Sept 2025Free transfer
First Vienna Würzburger Kickers
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
SV Sandhausen First Vienna
1 Aug 2023
Hannover 96 SV Sandhausen
1 Jul 2022
1899 Hoffenheim Hannover 96
31 Jan 2020

Injury record

Ankle/Foot Injury

Aug 2019 – Feb 2020

Competitions

2. Liga· Austria

2. Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Cup· Austria

Regionalliga - Nord· Germany

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Recent form

vs FC Liefering

2. Liga · 3–1

⚽ 1🅰 190'8.7

vs FC Liefering

2. Liga · 2–0

56'6.6

@ Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 1–2

vs Jahn Regensburg

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

vs SC Paderborn 07

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

45'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	First Vienna	30	4	0	—
2023	First Vienna	26	4	0	—
2022	SV Sandhausen	27	0	0	6.68
2021	Hannover 96	23	1	1	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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