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.

Hennes Behrens

Defence

Typical role

Career clubs

Hoffenheim II

2024–2025

26 apps⚽ 4

1. FC Heidenheim

2025

14 apps⚽ 1

Hoffenheim U19

2021–2024

53 apps⚽ 1

1899 Hoffenheim

2024

4 apps

Career transfers

1899 Hoffenheim 1. FC Heidenheim
1 Jan 2026Loan

Honours

U19 Bundesliga

Winner

Germany · 1× (2023/2024)

DFB Junioren Pokal

Winner

Germany · 1× (2023/2024)

Competitions

U19 Bundesliga· Germany

Regionalliga - Relegation Round· Germany

Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Junioren Pokal· Germany

UEFA Europa League· World

UEFA Youth League· World

3. Liga· Germany

Recent form

vs FSV Mainz 05

Bundesliga · 0–2

90'6.3

@ 1. FC Köln

Bundesliga · 3–1

90'7.0

@ Bayern München

Bundesliga · 3–3

90'6.7

vs FC St. Pauli

Bundesliga · 2–0

90'7.2

@ SC Freiburg

Bundesliga · 1–2

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	1. FC Heidenheim	14	1	2	6.93
2024	Hoffenheim II	32	4	0	7.30
2023	Hoffenheim U19	33	0	0	—
2022	Hoffenheim U19	18	1	0	—
2021	Hoffenheim U19	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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