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.

K. Þórðarson

IcelandIceland25 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Iceland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

IFK Goteborg

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 11

Iceland U21

2021–2025

17 apps⚽ 1

Iceland

2021–2024

3 apps

Lommel United

2021–2023

31 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Lommel United IFK Goteborg
17 Aug 2023
Breidablik Lommel United
31 Jul 2019

Injury record

Red Card

May 2025

Inactive

May 2025

Red Card

Apr 2024

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Challenger Pro League· Belgium

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Friendlies· World

Cup· Belgium

Euro Championship - Qualification· World

Recent form

@ Vasteras SK FK

Allsvenskan · 5–4

75'6.9

@ Orgryte IS

Allsvenskan · 3–2

21'6.3

vs Hammarby FF

Allsvenskan · 0–1

@ Halmstad

Allsvenskan · 1–1

62'5.9

vs BK Hacken

Allsvenskan · 0–2

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	IFK Goteborg	0	6	3	—
2024	IFK Goteborg	33	4	2	7.08
2023	IFK Goteborg	24	2	0	7.04
2022	Lommel United	11	0	0	7.04
2021	Lommel United	27	2	0	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

122

Fouls

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