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.

J. Zimmer

Germany

Germany32 yrs

Age

171 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

1. FC Kaiserslautern

2021–2024

102 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

VfB Stuttgart Fortuna Düsseldorf
1 Jul 2018Transfer
VfB Stuttgart Fortuna Düsseldorf
10 Aug 2017Loan
1. FC Kaiserslautern VfB Stuttgart
1 Jul 2016Transfer

Injury record

Knock

Dec 2019

Thigh Injury

Sept 2019 – Oct 2019

Ankle Injury

Feb 2019 – May 2019

Thigh Injury

Jan 2019 – Feb 2019

Ankle/Foot Injury

Nov 2018

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

3. Liga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ 1. FC Köln

2. Bundesliga · 0–4

62'6.9

vs SV Darmstadt 98

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

74'7.3

@ Karlsruher SC

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

vs FC Schalke 04

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

12'6.9

@ Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	1. FC Kaiserslautern	17	0	2	6.81
2023	1. FC Kaiserslautern	35	1	4	6.69
2022	1. FC Kaiserslautern	33	0	1	6.52
2021	1. FC Kaiserslautern	17	1	0	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

108

Fouls

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