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.

O. Pohlmann

Germany

Germany24 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Rio Ave

2024–2025

68 apps⚽ 2

Borussia Dortmund

2022–2024

12 apps⚽ 2

Borussia Dortmund II

2021–2023

98 apps⚽ 16

Career transfers

Borussia Dortmund Rio Ave
2 Jul 2024Transfer

Honours

UEFA Champions League

Runner-up

Europe · 1× (2023/2024)

Bundesliga

Runner-up

Germany · 1× (2022/2023)

Injury record

Unknown

Mar 2024

Competitions

3. Liga· Germany

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Friendlies Clubs· World

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

@ Casa Pia

Primeira Liga · 1–1

8'6.3

vs Sporting CP

Primeira Liga · 1–4

vs GIL Vicente

Primeira Liga · 0–0

27'6.9

@ Guimaraes

Primeira Liga · 0–2

69'6.7

vs AVS

Primeira Liga · 2–2

⚽ 185'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Rio Ave	30	1	1	6.61
2024	Rio Ave	38	1	2	6.73
2023	Borussia Dortmund II	36	13	4	7.83
2022	Borussia Dortmund II	37	3	2	6.73
2021	Borussia Dortmund II	37	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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