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.

A. Gogia

Germany

Germany32 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Altglienicke

2023–2024

25 apps⚽ 5

Dynamo Dresden

2022–2023

12 apps

FC Zurich

2021–2022

19 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Union Berlin FC Zurich
28 Jul 2021Free transfer
Brentford Union Berlin
2 Jul 2017Transfer
Dynamo Dresden Brentford
1 Jun 2017
Brentford Dynamo Dresden
9 Aug 2016Loan
Hallescher FC Brentford
1 Jul 2015Free transfer

Competitions

Regionalliga - Relegation Round· Germany

Super League· Switzerland

3. Liga· Germany

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Europa League· World

Recent form

@ FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 0–2

11'6.7

vs Qarabag

UEFA Champions League · 2–2

vs FC Luzern

Super League · 0–0

57'6.2

@ Qarabag

UEFA Champions League · 2–3

@ BSC Young Boys

Super League · 0–4

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Altglienicke	0	0	—
2023	Altglienicke	25	5	—
2022	Dynamo Dresden	14	0	6.50
2021	FC Zurich	17	4	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

105

Fouls

← All World Cup stars