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.

Ryan Fage

Midfield — left

Typical role

Career clubs

Waalwijk

2025

13 apps⚽ 3

Gobelins

2025

0 apps

Troyes II

2021–2024

55 apps⚽ 18

Estac Troyes

2022–2024

6 apps

Avranches

2023

15 apps

Career transfers

Gobelins Waalwijk
1 Feb 2026Transfer
Estac Troyes Gobelins
22 Jul 2025Free transfer
Estac Troyes Gobelins
20 Jul 2025Free transfer
Avranches Estac Troyes
1 Jul 2024
Estac Troyes Avranches
21 Jul 2023Loan

Competitions

National 3 - Group M· France

National 3 - Group J· France

National 1· France

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

Ligue 2· France

Coupe de France· France

Eredivisie· Netherlands

Ligue 1· France

Recent form

vs Roda

Eredivisie · 1–1

76'6.9

@ Roda

Eredivisie · 1–1

73'6.9

vs Jong PSV U21

Eerste Divisie · 4–1

⚽ 1🅰 190'9.5

@ ADO Den Haag

Eerste Divisie · 1–5

27'6.7

vs Emmen

Eerste Divisie · 5–0

⚽ 19'8.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Waalwijk	13	3	3	7.20
2024	Troyes II	21	4	0	6.53
2023	Avranches	15	0	0	—
2022	Troyes II	20	8	0	—
2021	Troyes II	20	6	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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