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.

L. Krejčí

CzechiaCzechia33 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Czechia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Teplice

2025

15 apps

Hradec Králové

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 2

Sparta Praha

2021–2022

23 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Sparta Praha Hradec Králové
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Bologna Sparta Praha
4 Aug 2020
Sparta Praha Bologna
7 Jul 2016Transfer

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Competitions

Czech Liga· Czech-Republic

Cup· Czech-Republic

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

vs Hradec Králové

Czech Liga · 0–1

36'6.3

@ Zlin

Czech Liga · 2–3

vs Sparta Praha

Czech Liga · 0–1

@ Plzen

Czech Liga · 2–2

@ Pardubice

Czech Liga · 1–1

45'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Teplice	15	0	1	6.57
2024	Hradec Králové	8	0	0	7.10
2023	Hradec Králové	28	2	2	7.07
2022	Sparta Praha	1	0	0	—
2021	Sparta Praha	22	1	0	6.43

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

114

Fouls

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