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. Kachunga

Congo DRCongo DR33 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Congo DR

Nationality

Career clubs

Cambridge United

2023–2025

111 apps⚽ 16

Bolton

2021–2022

91 apps⚽ 8

Career transfers

Bolton Cambridge United
1 Aug 2023Free transfer
Sheffield Wednesday Bolton
6 Aug 2021Free transfer
Huddersfield Sheffield Wednesday
2 Sept 2020Free transfer
FC Ingolstadt 04 Huddersfield
1 Jul 2017Transfer
Huddersfield FC Ingolstadt 04
30 Jun 2017
FC Ingolstadt 04 Huddersfield
1 Jul 2016Loan

Injury record

Illness

Feb 2019

Ankle/Foot Injury

Jul 2018 – Aug 2018

Ankle/Foot Injury

Apr 2018 – May 2018

LCL Knee Injury

Dec 2017 – Mar 2018

Back Injury

Oct 2017

Competitions

Recent form

@ Crewe

League Two · 0–0

vs Barrow

League Two · 3–0

vs Birmingham

FA Cup · 2–3

vs Walsall

League Two · 2–0

8'6.3

@ Gillingham

League Two · 1–1

11'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cambridge United	26	3	3	6.53
2024	Cambridge United	46	7	1	6.71
2023	Cambridge United	39	6	0	6.67
2022	Bolton	50	4	2	6.64
2021	Bolton	41	4	2	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

396

Fouls

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