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.

Aleksandar Ignjovski

Serbia

Serbia32 yrs

Player

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27 January 1991

Born

Age

177 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Serbia

Nationality

Career transfers

SC Freiburg FC Magdeburg
1 Jul 2018
Eintracht Frankfurt SC Freiburg
1 Jul 2016Transfer
Werder Bremen Eintracht Frankfurt
1 Jul 2014Free transfer

Recent form

vs FC St. Pauli

2. Bundesliga · 3–4

vs Karlsruher SC

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

10'6.3

vs Fortuna Dusseldorf

2. Bundesliga · 1–2

@ SV Darmstadt 98

2. Bundesliga · 1–1

15'7.2

vs FC Heidenheim

2. Bundesliga · 3–1

8'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2022	Holstein Kiel	14	0	6.58
2021	Holstein Kiel	17	0	6.84
2020	Holstein Kiel	24	0	6.63
2019	Holstein Kiel	22	0	6.71
2018	1. FC Magdeburg	17	0	6.53
2016	SC Freiburg	19	0	6.53
2015	Eintracht Frankfurt	18	2	6.63

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does Aleksandar Ignjovski play for?+

Aleksandar Ignjovski represents Serbia.

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