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. Krajnc

SloveniaSlovenia31 yrs

Age

187 cm cm

Height

86 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Slovenia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Maribor

2024

23 apps⚽ 1

Catanzaro

2023–2024

16 apps

Hannover 96

2021–2023

43 apps⚽ 1

Frosinone

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Frosinone Hannover 96
24 Aug 2021Free transfer
Fortuna Düsseldorf Frosinone
1 Jul 2021
Frosinone Fortuna Düsseldorf
29 Sept 2020Loan
Cagliari Frosinone
1 Jul 2018Transfer
Cagliari Frosinone
26 Jul 2017Loan
Frosinone Cagliari
1 Jul 2017
Cagliari Frosinone
10 Jan 2017Loan
Cagliari Sampdoria
31 Aug 2016Loan
Cesena Cagliari
14 Jul 2015
Genoa Cesena
3 Jul 2013
Maribor Genoa
1 Jul 2011Transfer

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Recent form

vs Carrarese

Serie B · 3–1

@ Cesena

Serie B · 0–2

vs Juve Stabia

Serie B · 0–0

vs Sassuolo

Serie B · 1–1

@ Empoli

Coppa Italia · 1–4

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Maribor	24	1	—
2023	Catanzaro	15	0	6.46
2022	Hannover 96	21	1	6.73
2021	Hannover 96	22	0	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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