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. Adu Adjei

Forward

Typical role

Career clubs

HNK Rijeka

2025

35 apps⚽ 10

Carlisle

2024

17 apps⚽ 2

Bournemouth

2022–2024

1 apps

Leyton Orient

2023

10 apps⚽ 1

AFC Bournemouth U21

2022–2023

9 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

BournemouthRijeka
26 Aug 2025Transfer
Bournemouth HNK Rijeka
26 Aug 2025Transfer
BournemouthRijeka
24 Aug 2025
Carlisle UnitedBournemouth
10 Jan 2025Return from loan
Carlisle Bournemouth
10 Jan 2025Return from loan
Bournemouth Carlisle
1 Aug 2024Loan
Leyton Orient Bournemouth
1 Jul 2024
Bournemouth Leyton Orient
1 Feb 2024Loan

Competitions

HNL· Croatia

League Two· England

League One· England

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Premier League Cup· England

FA Cup· England

League Cup· England

EFL Trophy· England

Premier League· England

Recent form

@ Istra 1961

HNL · 0–0

90'6.7

vs Vukovar

HNL · 3–0

⚽ 187'8.9

@ NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

HNL · 3–0

⚽ 279'9.3

vs HNK Hajduk Split

HNL · 0–0

90'6.0

@ NK Varazdin

HNL · 0–1

68'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	HNK Rijeka	35	10	3	6.85
2024	Carlisle	17	2	2	6.71
2023	AFC Bournemouth U21	16	7	0	6.50
2022	AFC Bournemouth U21	4	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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