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.

D. Verbeek

Netherlands

Netherlands35 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

74 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

Den Bosch

2022–2025

82 apps⚽ 6

De Graafschap

2021

18 apps

Career transfers

De Graafschap Den Bosch
13 Jun 2022Free transfer
Den Bosch De Graafschap
1 Jul 2020Free transfer
NAC Breda Den Bosch
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Standard Liege NAC Breda
2 Jul 2015Free transfer
Standard Liege Utrecht
1 Jul 2014Loan
Standard Liege NAC Breda
17 Aug 2012Loan
Den Bosch Standard Liege
1 Jul 2012

Injury record

Hamstring

Jan 2015 – Feb 2015

Back Injury

Aug 2014 – Nov 2014

Groin Injury

Dec 2013

Heel Injury

Apr 2013 – Jun 2013

Hamstring

Feb 2013

Hamstring

Aug 2012 – Sept 2012

Competitions

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Eredivisie· Netherlands

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Almere City FC

Eredivisie · 0–3

vs ADO Den Haag

Eerste Divisie · 1–3

vs Jong PSV U21

Eerste Divisie · 1–0

@ Jong Ajax

Eerste Divisie · 2–3

10'6.3

vs FC Eindhoven

Eerste Divisie · 2–1

⚽ 127'8.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Den Bosch	22	2	2	7.07
2024	Den Bosch	23	1	2	6.88
2023	Den Bosch	7	0	1	6.90
2022	Den Bosch	30	3	9	7.13
2021	De Graafschap	18	0	3	6.91

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

105

Fouls

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