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.

Jonas Sterner

Germany

Germany23 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Dynamo Dresden

2024–2025

33 apps⚽ 2

Holstein Kiel II

2021–2024

39 apps⚽ 3

Holstein Kiel

2021–2024

32 apps⚽ 3

Hannover 96

2022–2024

14 apps

Career transfers

Hannover 96 Dynamo Dresden
1 Jan 2026Loan
Dynamo Dresden Holstein Kiel
1 Jul 2025
Holstein Kiel Hannover 96
1 Jul 2025Transfer
Dynamo Dresden Holstein Kiel
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Holstein Kiel Dynamo Dresden
27 Aug 2024Loan

Injury record

Yellow Cards

May 2025

Injury

Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Regionalliga - Relegation Round· Germany

3. Liga· Germany

Regionalliga - Nord· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Bundesliga· Germany

Recent form

vs Holstein Kiel

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

90'7.3

@ Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 1–2

69'6.5

vs 1. FC Kaiserslautern

2. Bundesliga · 1–0

90'6.9

@ Fortuna Düsseldorf

2. Bundesliga · 1–3

90'6.5

vs VfL Bochum

2. Bundesliga · 2–0

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Dynamo Dresden	15	0	3	6.66
2024	Dynamo Dresden	20	2	2	7.26
2023	Holstein Kiel II	26	2	0	6.70
2022	Holstein Kiel II	37	3	0	6.54
2021	Holstein Kiel II	20	1	1	6.61

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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