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.

A. Çelebi

TürkiyeTürkiye26 yrs

Age

195 cm cm

Height

Defence — right

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career clubs

Kastamonuspor

2024

21 apps⚽ 1

Şanlıurfaspor

2024

11 apps

Güzide Gebzespor

2023

30 apps⚽ 1

Keçiörengücü

2023

0 apps

Kocaelispor

2021–2022

26 apps

Adanaspor

2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Besiktas Kocaelispor
8 Jul 2022
Besiktas Kocaelispor
28 Jul 2021Loan
Besiktas Alanyaspor
5 Oct 2020Loan
Kayserispor Besiktas
1 Aug 2020
Besiktas Kayserispor
6 Aug 2019Loan

Injury record

ACL Knee Injury

Aug 2019 – Apr 2020

ACL Knee Injury

Sept 2018 – Apr 2019

Competitions

2. Lig· Turkey

1. Lig· Turkey

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Çorum FK

1. Lig · 1–2

100'6.9

vs Manisa F.K.

1. Lig · 1–3

90'6.6

@ Pendikspor

1. Lig · 2–0

90'7.5

vs Amed

1. Lig · 0–1

15'6.6

@ Keçiörengücü

1. Lig · 1–4

56'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Kastamonuspor	32	1	6.77
2023	Güzide Gebzespor	30	1	—
2022	Kocaelispor	13	0	6.90
2021	Kocaelispor	14	0	6.25

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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