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.

L. Daschner

Germany

Germany27 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

FC ST. Gallen

2024–2025

39 apps⚽ 4

VfL Bochum

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 2

FC St. Pauli

2021–2022

48 apps⚽ 11

St. Pauli II

2021

2 apps

Career transfers

FC ST. Gallen VfL Bochum
1 Jul 2025
VfL Bochum FC ST. Gallen
30 Jun 2025Transfer
FC ST. Gallen VfL Bochum
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
VfL Bochum FC ST. Gallen
3 Feb 2025Loan
FC St. Pauli VfL Bochum
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
MSV Duisburg FC St. Pauli
14 Aug 2020

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Super League· Switzerland

Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Regionalliga - Nord· Germany

Recent form

vs FC Thun

Super League · 1–1

64'7.3

@ FC Basel 1893

Super League · 3–1

45'6.6

@ FC Lugano

Super League · 2–1

89'6.6

vs FC Sion

Super League · 0–3

90'7.6

@ BSC Young Boys

Super League · 2–1

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC ST. Gallen	23	1	2	6.91
2024	FC ST. Gallen	31	4	1	6.84
2023	VfL Bochum	21	1	1	6.52
2022	FC St. Pauli	36	10	6	6.89
2021	FC St. Pauli	14	1	0	6.52

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

109

Fouls

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