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.

B. Pená

Denmark

Denmark22 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Denmark

Nationality

Career clubs

Sonderjyske

2024–2025

1 apps

Aarhus Fremad

2023–2024

2 apps

B 93

2021–2023

0 apps

Career transfers

Sonderjyske Sonderjyske
28 Feb 2026
SonderjyskePena Benicio
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Sonderjyske Sonderjyske
30 Dec 2025
Sonderjyske Aarhus Fremad
1 Jul 2025
Aarhus Fremad Sonderjyske
30 Jun 2025Transfer
Sonderjyske Aarhus Fremad
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Aarhus Fremad Sonderjyske
16 Jun 2025Transfer
Aarhus Fremad Sonderjyske
30 Jan 2025Loan
B 93 Aarhus Fremad
2 Aug 2023Free transfer

Competitions

Recent form

vs FC Nordsjaelland

Superliga · 1–4

@ Viborg

Superliga · 1–0

@ Aarhus

Superliga · 1–2

vs Brondby

Superliga · 3–0

vs FC Midtjylland

Superliga · 1–2

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Sonderjyske	1	6.20
2024	Aarhus Fremad	0	—
2023	Aarhus Fremad	2	—
2022	B 93	0	—
2021	B 93	0	—

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