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.

P. Göbel

Germany

Germany32 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Borussia Dortmund

2025

12 apps

Borussia Dortmund II

2022–2024

48 apps⚽ 1

FSV Zwickau

2021

32 apps

Career transfers

FSV Zwickau Borussia Dortmund II
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
KFC Uerdingen 05 FSV Zwickau
5 Jul 2021Free transfer
Hallescher FC KFC Uerdingen 05
5 Oct 2020Free transfer
Würzburger Kickers Hallescher FC
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
FSV Zwickau Würzburger Kickers
1 Jul 2017
FC Rot-Weiß Erfurt FSV Zwickau
1 Sept 2014

Competitions

3. Liga· Germany

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ SV Wehen

3. Liga · 2–4

55'6.3

@ Erzgebirge Aue

3. Liga · 1–2

10'7.2

vs Energie Cottbus

3. Liga · 4–1

30'7.3

vs FC Viktoria Köln

3. Liga · 1–1

50'6.3

@ Dynamo Dresden

3. Liga · 0–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Borussia Dortmund	12	0	6.71
2024	Borussia Dortmund II	12	0	6.71
2023	Borussia Dortmund II	24	1	6.80
2022	Borussia Dortmund II	12	0	6.71
2021	FSV Zwickau	32	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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