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. Decoene

Belgium

Belgium21 yrs

Age

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Belgium

Nationality

Career clubs

KV Mechelen

2025

5 apps

Kortrijk

2022–2024

20 apps

Lokeren-Temse

2024

13 apps

Mura

2024

9 apps

Oostende

2023

40 apps

Career transfers

Kortrijk KV Mechelen
23 Sept 2025
Mura Kortrijk
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
Mura Kortrijk
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Kortrijk KV Mechelen
29 Jun 2025
Kortrijk Mura
5 Feb 2025Loan
Kortrijk Lokeren-Temse
28 Aug 2024Loan
Oostende Kortrijk
15 Jun 2024
Kortrijk Oostende
16 Sept 2023Loan

Competitions

Challenger Pro League· Belgium

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Cup· Belgium

1. SNL· Slovenia

Cup· Slovenia

Recent form

@ St. Truiden

Jupiler Pro League · 0–3

90'6.0

vs Club Brugge KV

Jupiler Pro League · 2–2

90'6.3

@ Anderlecht

Jupiler Pro League · 2–2

10'6.3

@ Union St. Gilloise

Jupiler Pro League · 0–3

vs Gent

Jupiler Pro League · 1–0

10'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	KV Mechelen	5	0	6.65
2024	Mura	22	0	6.57
2023	Oostende	60	3	6.62
2022	Kortrijk	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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