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.

G. Crociata

Italy

Italy28 yrs

Age

174 cm cm

Height

67 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Italy

Nationality

Career clubs

Erzurumspor FK

2024–2025

61 apps⚽ 6

Lecco

2023

36 apps⚽ 2

Empoli

2021–2023

3 apps⚽ 1

Sudtirol

2022

5 apps

Spal

2021

24 apps

Career transfers

Empoli Lecco
1 Sept 2023
Cittadella Empoli
1 Jul 2023
Empoli Cittadella
10 Jan 2023Loan
Sudtirol Empoli
9 Jan 2023
Empoli Sudtirol
1 Sept 2022Loan
Spal Empoli
1 Jul 2022
Empoli Spal
31 Aug 2021Loan
Crotone Empoli
1 Jul 2021Transfer
Crotone Empoli
20 Jan 2021Loan
AC Milan Crotone
2 Aug 2017Transfer
Brescia AC Milan
1 Jul 2017
AC Milan Brescia
18 Jul 2016Loan

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Recent form

@ Çorum FK

1. Lig · 1–1

88'6.2

vs Bandırmaspor

1. Lig · 1–1

90'7.2

@ Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 1–1

89'6.9

vs Boluspor

1. Lig · 2–0

90'6.9

@ İstanbulspor

1. Lig · 1–0

72'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Erzurumspor FK	37	4	6	7.05
2024	Erzurumspor FK	24	2	0	7.60
2023	Lecco	36	2	1	6.90
2022	Sudtirol	6	0	1	7.08
2021	Spal	26	1	1	6.56

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

220

Fouls

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