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.

G. Sigurðsson

36 yrs

Age

Midfield

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career transfers

Swansea Everton
16 Aug 2017Transfer
Tottenham Swansea
23 Jul 2014Transfer
1899 Hoffenheim Tottenham
4 Jul 2012Transfer
Reading 1899 Hoffenheim
31 Aug 2010Transfer
Reading Crewe
28 Feb 2009Loan
Reading Shrewsbury
1 Oct 2008Loan

Injury record

Ankle/Foot Injury

Mar 2021

Groin Injury

Jan 2020

Knock

Dec 2019

Knee Injury

Mar 2018 – May 2018

Knock

Mar 2017 – Apr 2017

Shoulder Injury

May 2016

Hamstring

Feb 2015 – Mar 2015

Thigh Injury

Feb 2014

Calf/Shin Injury

Dec 2013 – Jan 2014

Recent form

@ Canada

Friendlies · 2–2

@ Mexico

Friendlies · 0–4

90'6.3

@ Brondby

UEFA Europa Conference League · 0–4

90'6.2

vs Brondby

UEFA Europa Conference League · 3–0

🅰 290'8.7

vs Türkiye

UEFA Nations League · 2–4

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Iceland	2	0	0	6.30
2025	Vikingur Reykjavik	2	0	2	7.45
2024	Iceland	4	0	1	6.70
2023	Iceland	2	2	0	7.70
2023	Lyngby	5	0	0	6.88
2020	Iceland	14	5	0	7.21
2020	Everton	46	8	10	7.03
2019	Everton	38	3	3	6.89
2018	Iceland	8	4	2	7.45
2018	Everton	41	14	7	7.24
2017	Everton	31	4	5	6.92
2016	Iceland	5	1	1	7.08

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

216

Fouls

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