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. Smit

Netherlands

Netherlands22 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

GO Ahead Eagles

2022–2025

82 apps⚽ 14

Stoke City

2025

14 apps⚽ 2

Cambuur

2021–2024

46 apps⚽ 24

Career transfers

GO Ahead Eagles Stoke City
24 Jan 2026Loan

Honours

KNVB Beker

Winner

Netherlands · 1× (2024/2025)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Netherlands · 1× (2025)

Injury record

Unknown

May 2025 – Jun 2025

Knock

Nov 2022 – Jan 2023

Competitions

Eredivisie· Netherlands

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

Championship· England

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

UEFA Europa League· World

FA Cup· England

Super Cup· Netherlands

Recent form

@ Bristol City

Championship · 0–2

9'6.7

vs Portsmouth

Championship · 1–3

vs Millwall

Championship · 1–3

16'6.7

@ Wrexham

Championship · 0–2

vs Blackburn

Championship · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	GO Ahead Eagles	41	12	3	6.76
2024	GO Ahead Eagles	34	4	3	6.78
2023	Cambuur	39	22	2	7.22
2022	GO Ahead Eagles	24	1	1	6.57
2021	Cambuur	4	1	0	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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