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.

W. Jääskeläinen

FinlandFinland27 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Finland

Nationality

Career clubs

Woking

2022–2024

97 apps

AFC Wimbledon

2022

1 apps

Crewe

2021

19 apps

Finland U21

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

AFC Wimbledon Woking
4 Feb 2023Free transfer
Crewe AFC Wimbledon
11 Sept 2022Free transfer
Crewe Chester
1 Mar 2018Loan
Nantwich Town Crewe
1 Jan 2018
Crewe Nantwich Town
13 Oct 2017Loan

Injury record

International duty

Sept 2020

Competitions

National League· England

League One· England

UEFA U21 Championship· World

National League Cup· England

League Two· England

Recent form

vs Colchester

League Two · 2–1

@ Bradford

League Two · 2–2

vs Crawley Town

EFL Trophy · 3–2

90'6.0

@ Carlisle

League Two · 1–2

vs Northampton

League Two · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Woking	49	—
2023	Woking	34	—
2022	Woking	15	—
2021	Crewe	27	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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