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.

M. Kucheryavyi

UkraineUkraine23 yrs

Age

176 cm cm

Height

Midfield

Typical role

Ukraine

Nationality

Career clubs

Ukraine U21

2025

3 apps

ST Johnstone

2021–2024

47 apps⚽ 3

Ukraine U23

2024

4 apps

St. Johnstone U21

2021–2023

4 apps

Falkirk

2022

17 apps⚽ 1

Kelty Hearts

2021

13 apps⚽ 1

Brechin

2021

2 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

ST Johnstone Kaspiy
3 Apr 2026Free transfer
Falkirk ST Johnstone
1 Jun 2023
Kelty Hearts ST Johnstone
1 Jul 2022
ST Johnstone Kelty Hearts
21 Feb 2022Loan
ST Johnstone Brechin
15 Jul 2021Loan

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

Challenge Cup· Scotland

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

Championship· Scotland

Football League - Highland League· Scotland

Recent form

vs Dundee

Premiership · 0–2

@ Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 1–2

vs Ross County

Premiership · 2–1

vs Kilmarnock

Premiership · 0–2

@ ST Mirren

Premiership · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ukraine U21	3	0	0	—
2024	ST Johnstone	10	0	1	6.67
2023	ST Johnstone	34	3	0	6.82
2022	Falkirk	27	1	0	6.88
2021	Kelty Hearts	16	10	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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