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. Öztürk

TürkiyeTürkiye33 yrs

Age

191 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career clubs

Iğdır FK

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Samsunspor

2022–2023

44 apps⚽ 1

Ümraniyespor

2021

14 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Sunderland Ümraniyespor
26 Aug 2020Free transfer
Boluspor Sunderland
21 Jun 2018Free transfer
Heart Of Midlothian Boluspor
8 Jan 2017Free transfer
1461 Trabzon Heart Of Midlothian
4 Jul 2014
Trabzonspor 1461 Trabzon
1 Aug 2013Free transfer
Cambuur Trabzonspor
31 Jan 2013Transfer

Competitions

1. Lig· Turkey

Süper Lig· Turkey

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Friendlies Clubs· World

2. Lig· Turkey

Recent form

vs Amed

1. Lig · 3–3

90'6.3

@ Sivasspor

1. Lig · 1–2

90'7.7

vs Pendikspor

1. Lig · 1–1

@ Adana Demirspor

1. Lig · 6–1

vs Keçiörengücü

1. Lig · 0–1

38'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Iğdır FK	27	0	2	6.63
2024	Iğdır FK	17	1	1	7.07
2023	Samsunspor	34	0	2	6.88
2022	Samsunspor	10	1	1	7.23
2021	Ümraniyespor	14	1	0	7.00

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

180

Fouls

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