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.

E. Ataseven

TürkiyeTürkiye31 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

66 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career clubs

Manisa F.K.

2025

0 apps

Altınordu

2024

0 apps

Boluspor

2021–2023

46 apps⚽ 1

Sarıyer

2023

16 apps

Career transfers

Manisa F.K.Manisaspor
3 Sept 2025Free transfer
ManisasporManisa F.K.
31 Jul 2025Free transfer
Sarıyer Altınordu
23 Jan 2024Free transfer
Boluspor Sarıyer
9 Aug 2023Free transfer
Hekimoğlu Trabzon Boluspor
16 Jul 2021
Akhisar Belediye Hekimoğlu Trabzon
2 Oct 2020
Balıkesirspor Akhisar Belediye
21 Jul 2017Free transfer
Manisaspor Balıkesirspor
25 Jul 2014Free transfer

Injury record

Foot Injury

Dec 2018 – Mar 2019

Competitions

1. Lig· Turkey

2. Lig· Turkey

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Recent form

@ Ümraniyespor

1. Lig · 1–2

vs Altay

1. Lig · 0–0

@ Sakaryaspor

1. Lig · 1–1

vs Rizespor

1. Lig · 0–2

72'7.0

vs Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 1–4

43'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Manisa F.K.	0	0	—
2024	Altınordu	0	0	—
2023	Sarıyer	16	0	—
2022	Boluspor	20	1	6.47
2021	Boluspor	26	0	6.61

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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