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.

T. de Graaff

Netherlands

Netherlands21 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

PEC Zwolle

2025

32 apps

Jong Utrecht

2024

22 apps

Ajax

2022–2024

2 apps

Utrecht

2024

0 apps

Jong Ajax

2021–2023

66 apps

Netherlands U19

2023

0 apps

Ajax U19

2021–2022

3 apps

Career transfers

Ajax Utrecht
24 Jun 2024

Honours

KNVB Beker

Runner-up

Netherlands · 1× (2022/2023)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Netherlands · 1× (2022)

Competitions

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

Eredivisie· Netherlands

UEFA Youth League· World

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Friendlies Clubs· World

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

UEFA U19 Championship - Qualification· World

Recent form

vs Feyenoord

Eredivisie · 0–2

@ Fortuna Sittard

Eredivisie · 2–3

90'6.0

vs Heracles

Eredivisie · 1–0

90'7.0

@ PSV Eindhoven

Eredivisie · 1–6

90'5.2

vs Excelsior

Eredivisie · 2–2

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	PEC Zwolle	32	0	6.83
2024	Jong Utrecht	22	0	6.79
2023	Jong Ajax	36	0	7.10
2022	Jong Ajax	33	1	6.83
2021	Ajax U19	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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