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.

E. Bećirović

Sweden

Sweden25 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Sweden

Nationality

Career clubs

Gais

2024–2025

41 apps⚽ 7

IFK Varnamo

2021–2023

59 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Gais Marko
3 Feb 2026Free transfer
GaisBecirovic Edvin
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Gais Marko
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
IFK Varnamo Gais
1 Jan 2024Free transfer

Injury record

Injury

Jul 2022 – Sept 2022

Injury

May 2022 – Jun 2022

Injury

Apr 2022 – May 2022

8 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Superettan· Sweden

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Recent form

@ Malmo FF

Allsvenskan · 1–2

30'6.3

vs Osters IF

Allsvenskan · 1–1

16'6.7

@ IF Brommapojkarna

Allsvenskan · 2–0

18'6.5

vs Djurgardens IF

Allsvenskan · 3–2

24'6.5

vs IFK Norrkoping

Allsvenskan · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gais	20	2	0	6.63
2024	Gais	21	5	0	6.65
2023	IFK Varnamo	25	1	0	6.46
2022	IFK Varnamo	11	0	2	6.44
2021	IFK Varnamo	23	6	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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