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.

A. Micai

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Career clubs

Reggiana

2025

15 apps

CFR 1907 Cluj

2025

2 apps

Cosenza

2022–2024

97 apps

Reggina

2021–2022

17 apps

Salernitana

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

CFR 1907 Cluj Reggiana
26 Jan 2026Transfer
Cosenza CFR 1907 Cluj
4 Jul 2025Transfer
Salernitana Cosenza
2 Jan 2023Free transfer
Reggina Salernitana
1 Jul 2022
Salernitana Reggina
13 Jul 2021Loan
Bari Salernitana
2 Aug 2018Free transfer
Sudtirol Bari
22 Jul 2014
Palermo Sudtirol
11 Jul 2013
Como Palermo
1 Jul 2013
Palermo Como
25 Jul 2012Loan

Competitions

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Sampdoria

Serie B · 1–0

90'8.2

@ Modena

Serie B · 1–2

90'5.9

vs Palermo

Serie B · 1–1

90'7.5

@ Padova

Serie B · 0–1

90'6.6

vs Carrarese

Serie B · 2–0

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Reggiana	17	6.94
2024	Cosenza	38	7.04
2023	Cosenza	38	7.19
2022	Cosenza	21	7.05
2021	Reggina	17	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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