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.

T. Kalas

CzechiaCzechia33 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Czechia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

FC Schalke 04

2023–2025

54 apps⚽ 2

Bristol City

2021–2023

46 apps

Czech Republic

2021–2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Bristol City FC Schalke 04
26 Aug 2023
Chelsea Bristol City
23 Aug 2018Loan
Fulham Chelsea
1 Jul 2018
Chelsea Fulham
27 Jul 2017Loan
Fulham Chelsea
1 Jul 2017
Chelsea Middlesbrough
9 Jan 2015Loan
Chelsea 1.FC Köln
1 Jul 2014Loan
Vitesse Chelsea
1 Jul 2013
Chelsea Vitesse
22 Aug 2011Loan
Sigma Olomouc Chelsea
1 Jan 2011Transfer

Injury record

Broken Leg

Jul 2013 – Oct 2013

62 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Championship· England

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs SC Paderborn 07

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

90'7.5

@ 1. FC Kaiserslautern

2. Bundesliga · 1–2

11'6.9

vs Hamburger SV

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

45'7.5

@ SSV Jahn Regensburg

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

vs SSV Ulm 1846

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Schalke 04	0	0	0	—
2024	FC Schalke 04	28	1	1	7.00
2023	FC Schalke 04	26	1	0	6.95
2022	Bristol City	9	0	0	6.79
2021	Bristol City	38	0	1	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

115

Fouls

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