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. Kaufmann

Germany

Germany33 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

Eintracht Braunschweig

2022–2025

115 apps⚽ 10

Karlsruher SC

2021

26 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Karlsruher SC Eintracht Braunschweig
1 Jul 2022
Eintracht Braunschweig Karlsruher SC
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Würzburger Kickers Eintracht Braunschweig
29 Jul 2020Free transfer
Energie Cottbus Erzgebirge Aue
1 Jul 2016
VfR Aalen Energie Cottbus
1 Jul 2015Free transfer
SSV Ulm 1846 VfR Aalen
1 Jul 2013Free transfer

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Nov 2024

Injury

Nov 2021 – Jan 2022

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

@ FC Schalke 04

2. Bundesliga · 0–1

66'6.2

vs Dynamo Dresden

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

🅰 169'6.6

@ Holstein Kiel

2. Bundesliga · 0–2

@ 1. FC Kaiserslautern

2. Bundesliga · 2–0

13'6.7

vs Hertha BSC

2. Bundesliga · 1–1

9'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Eintracht Braunschweig	15	0	0	6.78
2024	Eintracht Braunschweig	31	1	1	6.70
2023	Eintracht Braunschweig	33	6	1	6.93
2022	Eintracht Braunschweig	36	3	0	6.78
2021	Karlsruher SC	26	1	2	6.59

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

121

Fouls

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