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.

F. Kunze

Germany

Germany27 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

1. FC Kaiserslautern

2025

34 apps

Hannover 96

2022–2024

99 apps⚽ 2

Arminia Bielefeld

2021

23 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Hannover 96 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Arminia Bielefeld Hannover 96
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
SV Rodinghausen Arminia Bielefeld
1 Jul 2019Transfer
FC Schalke 04 SV Rodinghausen
1 Jul 2015

Injury record

Shoulder Injury

Apr 2022

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ 1. FC Magdeburg

2. Bundesliga · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Dynamo Dresden

2. Bundesliga · 0–1

83'7.5

vs Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

45'6.2

@ Holstein Kiel

2. Bundesliga · 0–3

90'6.7

@ Hertha BSC

2. Bundesliga · 1–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	1. FC Kaiserslautern	34	0	0	6.84
2024	Hannover 96	33	1	2	6.95
2023	Hannover 96	33	1	2	7.01
2022	Hannover 96	33	0	3	6.81
2021	Arminia Bielefeld	23	1	1	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

335

Fouls

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