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.

M. Ehmer

Germany

Germany34 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Gillingham

2021–2024

189 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Gillingham Ebbsfleet United
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Bristol Rovers Gillingham
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Gillingham Bristol Rovers
27 Jul 2020Free transfer
QPR Gillingham
3 Jul 2015Free transfer
QPR Gillingham
26 Nov 2014Loan
Carlisle QPR
20 Jan 2014
QPR Carlisle
4 Nov 2013Loan
Stevenage QPR
1 May 2013
QPR Stevenage
28 Mar 2013Loan
QPR Yeovil Town
1 Jan 2011Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Nov 2017

Competitions

Recent form

vs Walsall

League Two · 0–0

@ Accrington ST

League Two · 1–1

12'6.3

vs Bradford

League Two · 1–0

12'6.5

@ Newport County

League Two · 1–3

90'7.2

vs Morecambe

League Two · 1–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Gillingham	39	0	0	6.87
2023	Gillingham	45	0	2	6.77
2022	Gillingham	54	2	0	6.67
2021	Gillingham	51	0	0	6.77

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

245

Fouls

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