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.

U. Hünemeier

Germany

Germany37 yrs

Player

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9 January 1986

Born

Age

189 cm cm

Height

87 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career transfers

Brighton SC Paderborn 07
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
SC Paderborn 07 Brighton
12 Aug 2015
Borussia Dortmund Energie Cottbus
1 Jul 2010Transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Jun 2020

Suspended

Jun 2020

Illness

Mar 2020

Ankle Ligaments

Oct 2019 – Nov 2019

Back Injury

Aug 2019

Recent form

vs FC Nurnberg

2. Bundesliga · 0–1

10'6.9

@ Arminia Bielefeld

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

12'6.6

vs FC Heidenheim

2. Bundesliga · 3–2

8'6.9

@ Hamburger SV

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

vs Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 5–1

10'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2022	SC Paderborn 07	35	0	0	6.86
2021	SC Paderborn 07	30	0	2	7.05
2020	SC Paderborn 07	31	2	0	7.31
2019	SC Paderborn 07	17	2	0	6.86
2018	SC Paderborn 07	26	4	4	7.18
2017	Brighton	3	0	0	7.40
2016	Brighton	12	1	0	7.17
2015	Brighton	11	0	0	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

125

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does U. Hünemeier play for?+

U. Hünemeier represents Germany.

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