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.

S. Brodersen

Germany

Germany28 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

89 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Fagiano Okayama

2024–2025

77 apps

Yokohama FC

2021–2023

76 apps

Germany U21

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Fagiano Okayama Kawasaki Frontale
11 Jan 2026
Yokohama FC Fagiano Okayama
22 Jan 2024
FC St. Pauli Yokohama FC
1 Jul 2021Free transfer

Honours

J2 League

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2022)

Competitions

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 3–1

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 1–1

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 0–1

90'6.6

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

90'8.6

@ Urawa

J1 League · 0–2

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Fagiano Okayama	37	6.96
2024	Fagiano Okayama	40	—
2023	Yokohama FC	25	6.90
2022	Yokohama FC	35	—
2021	Yokohama FC	16	6.55

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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