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.

V. Pisarskiy

RussiaRussia29 yrs

Age

188 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

FC Sochi

2024

28 apps⚽ 6

Krylia Sovetov

2023–2024

24 apps⚽ 4

Russia

2022–2023

1 apps

FC Orenburg

2021–2022

51 apps⚽ 24

Career transfers

FC Sochi Krylia Sovetov
1 Jul 2025
Krylia SovetovPisarskiy Vladimir
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
FC Sochi Krylia Sovetov
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Krylia Sovetov FC Sochi
16 Aug 2024Loan
FC Orenburg Krylia Sovetov
25 Jan 2023Transfer
Irtysh Omsk FC Orenburg
1 Jul 2021Transfer

Competitions

First League· Russia

Premier League· Russia

Cup· Russia

Friendlies· World

Recent form

vs Nizhny Novgorod

Premier League · 1–2

38'5.7

vs Fakel

Premier League · 2–0

@ Spartak Moscow

Premier League · 0–3

vs FC Rostov

Premier League · 1–3

16'6.3

vs Zenit

Premier League · 0–4

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FC Sochi	30	6	0	6.20
2023	Krylia Sovetov	22	4	0	6.64
2022	FC Orenburg	20	17	1	6.59
2021	FC Orenburg	32	7	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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