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.

Yayah Kallon

Sierra LeoneSierra Leone24 yrs

Age

175 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Sierra Leone

Nationality

Career clubs

Hellas Verona

2022–2024

23 apps⚽ 1

Salernitana

2024

13 apps⚽ 1

Casertana

2024

12 apps⚽ 1

Bari

2023

14 apps

Genoa

2021–2022

17 apps⚽ 1

Genoa U19

2021

5 apps

Career transfers

Hellas Verona Casertana
14 Aug 2025Transfer
Casertana Verona
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Verona Casertana
3 Feb 2025Loan
Verona Salernitana
30 Jul 2024Loan
Bari Verona
1 Jul 2024
Verona Bari
10 Jan 2024Loan
Genoa Verona
1 Jul 2023Transfer
Genoa Verona
26 Aug 2022Loan

Competitions

Serie A· Italy

Serie B· Italy

Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals· Italy

Campionato Primavera - 1· Italy

Coppa Italia· Italy

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Catanzaro

Serie B · 0–1

@ Frosinone

Serie B · 0–2

17'6.3

vs Brescia

Serie B · 0–0

18'6.9

vs Juve Stabia

Serie B · 1–2

@ Modena

Serie B · 1–1

9'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Casertana	25	2	0	6.68
2023	Bari	15	0	2	6.80
2022	Hellas Verona	22	1	1	6.67
2021	Genoa	22	1	2	6.69

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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