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. Heister

Germany

Germany29 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Alemannia Aachen

2023–2025

45 apps

FC Viktoria Köln

2021–2023

40 apps

Career transfers

FC Viktoria Köln Alemannia Aachen
12 Jan 2024Free transfer
SSV Jahn Regensburg FC Viktoria Köln
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
TSV Steinbach SSV Jahn Regensburg
1 Jul 2019
FC Viktoria Köln TSV Steinbach
1 Jul 2017Free transfer

Injury record

Rest

May 2025

Injury

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Inactive

Mar 2025

Competitions

3. Liga· Germany

Regionalliga - Relegation Round· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

@ MSV Duisburg

3. Liga · 1–3

23'6.7

vs SSV Jahn Regensburg

3. Liga · 0–2

11'6.3

@ SV Wehen

3. Liga · 2–1

44'6.5

vs FC Ingolstadt 04

3. Liga · 0–1

38'6.7

@ Energie Cottbus

3. Liga · 2–3

79'6.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Alemannia Aachen	9	0	6.44
2024	Alemannia Aachen	22	3	6.80
2023	Alemannia Aachen	14	0	—
2022	FC Viktoria Köln	13	0	6.20
2021	FC Viktoria Köln	27	0	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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