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.

D. Lovrić

Croatia

Croatia29 yrs

Age

Defence — centre

Typical role

Croatia

Nationality

Career clubs

SCM Gloria Buzău

2024

9 apps

Oţelul

2023

23 apps

Kryvbas KR

2021–2022

15 apps⚽ 1

Ararat-Armenia

2022

9 apps

Mura

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Oţelul SCM Gloria Buzău
18 Sept 2024
Ararat-Armenia Oţelul
17 Jul 2023Free transfer
Kryvbas KR Ararat-Armenia
24 Feb 2023Free transfer
Mura Kryvbas KR
17 Aug 2021Free transfer
Dugopolje Mura
28 Aug 2020Free transfer
Alessandria Catania
1 Jul 2018
Catania Alessandria
31 Jan 2018Loan
Sibenik Catania
1 Jul 2017
Catania Sibenik
1 Aug 2016Loan
Catania Akragas
20 Aug 2015Loan

Competitions

Liga I· Romania

Premier League· Armenia

Premier League· Ukraine

Persha Liga· Ukraine

Cupa României· Romania

Cup· Ukraine

UEFA Champions League· World

1. SNL· Slovenia

Recent form

vs FC Botosani

Liga I · 0–2

vs Uta Arad

Liga I · 1–1

@ Rapid

Liga I · 0–2

45'6.0

vs Dinamo Bucuresti

Liga I · 0–1

vs Politehnica Iasi

Liga I · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	SCM Gloria Buzău	9	0	6.50
2023	Oţelul	23	0	7.01
2022	Ararat-Armenia	17	0	—
2021	Kryvbas KR	7	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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