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.

M. Laykin

RussiaRussia22 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

Career clubs

Enisey

2024

12 apps

Spartak Moscow

2024

0 apps

FK Neftekhimik

2022

33 apps⚽ 4

Russia U19

2022

2 apps

Russia U17

2022

0 apps

Spartak Moscow 2

2021

21 apps

Career transfers

Spartak Moscow KAMAZ
17 Feb 2026Free transfer
FK Neftekhimik Spartak Moscow
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
FK Neftekhimik Spartak Moscow
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Spartak Moscow FK Neftekhimik
23 Jan 2025Loan
Spartak Moscow Enisey
25 Jun 2024Loan
Spartak Moscow Arsenal Tula
14 Feb 2024Loan
FK Neftekhimik Spartak Moscow
1 Jul 2023

Competitions

First League· Russia

Cup· Russia

UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification· World

UEFA U17 Championship - Qualification· World

Premier League· Russia

Recent form

vs Nizhny Novgorod

Premier League · 0–2

@ Nizhny Novgorod

Premier League · 2–1

vs Krylya Sovetov

Premier League · 3–0

@ Akhmat Grozny

Premier League · 1–2

@ Baltika

Premier League · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Enisey	12	0	—
2022	FK Neftekhimik	35	4	—
2021	Spartak Moscow 2	21	0	—

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