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.

E. Gökçe

TürkiyeTürkiye22 yrs

Age

182 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career clubs

Pendikspor

2025

21 apps

Eyüpspor

2022–2024

12 apps

Iğdır FK

2023

5 apps

Turkey U21

2023

1 apps

Balıkesirspor

2021

17 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Eyüpspor Pendikspor
9 Jul 2025Loan
Karşıyaka Eyüpspor
1 Jul 2024
Eyüpspor Karşıyaka
11 Jan 2024Loan
Eyüpspor 76 Iğdır Belediyespor
13 Sept 2023Loan
Altınordu Eyüpspor
1 Jul 2023
Eyüpspor Altınordu
12 Jan 2023Loan
Balıkesirspor Eyüpspor
30 Jun 2022

Competitions

1. Lig· Turkey

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

2. Lig· Turkey

Friendlies· World

Süper Lig· Turkey

Recent form

@ Esenler Erokspor

1. Lig · 1–1

45'6.3

vs Boluspor

1. Lig · 2–0

@ Iğdır FK

1. Lig · 1–1

15'6.9

vs Çorum FK

1. Lig · 1–1

13'6.2

@ Manisa F.K.

1. Lig · 0–2

67'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Pendikspor	21	0	1	6.74
2024	Eyüpspor	0	0	0	—
2023	Iğdır FK	7	0	0	—
2022	Eyüpspor	11	0	0	6.16
2021	Balıkesirspor	17	1	0	6.68

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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