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. Hoffmann

Germany

Germany32 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

CSKA 1948

2025

16 apps

Fortuna Düsseldorf

2021–2024

92 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Fortuna Düsseldorf CSKA 1948
12 Sept 2025Free transfer
Hannover 96 Fortuna Düsseldorf
1 Jul 2017Transfer
Hannover 96 Fortuna Düsseldorf
3 Jan 2017Loan
MSV Duisburg Hannover 96
4 Jan 2013Transfer

Injury record

Illness

Sept 2019

Concussion

Sept 2018 – Jan 2019

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

First League· Bulgaria

DFB Pokal· Germany

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Ludogorets

First League · 2–1

23'6.5

@ Cherno More Varna

First League · 4–0

22'6.6

vs Levski Sofia

First League · 1–3

62'6.5

vs CSKA Sofia

First League · 0–2

90'6.6

vs Dobrudzha

First League · 0–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	CSKA 1948	16	0	6.80
2024	Fortuna Düsseldorf	29	0	6.88
2023	Fortuna Düsseldorf	18	1	6.84
2022	Fortuna Düsseldorf	25	3	7.09
2021	Fortuna Düsseldorf	20	1	6.91

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

186

Fouls

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