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.

S. Ujka

AlbaniaAlbania27 yrs

Age

Midfield — right

Typical role

Albania

Nationality

Career clubs

Zulte Waregem

2025

14 apps⚽ 1

Egnatia Rrogozhinë

2024

40 apps⚽ 7

Laci

2021–2023

103 apps⚽ 13

Albania

2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Egnatia Rrogozhinë Zulte Waregem
18 Jul 2025Transfer
Egnatia Rrogozhinë Zulte Waregem
16 Jul 2025Transfer
Laci Egnatia Rrogozhinë
30 Aug 2024Transfer
Bylis Laci
5 Sept 2021Free transfer
Shënkolli Bylis
19 Jan 2019Free transfer
Laci Shënkolli
31 Aug 2018Free transfer
Shënkolli Laci
1 Jul 2018
Laci Shënkolli
15 Jan 2018Loan

Competitions

Superliga· Albania

Cup· Albania

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Friendlies· World

Recent form

vs Dender

Jupiler Pro League · 2–1

90'6.2

@ Cercle Brugge

Jupiler Pro League · 3–2

🅰 18'6.6

vs RAAL La Louvière

Jupiler Pro League · 4–0

11'6.9

@ RAAL La Louvière

Jupiler Pro League · 2–0

20'6.7

@ Dender

Jupiler Pro League · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Zulte Waregem	14	1	2	6.76
2024	Egnatia Rrogozhinë	40	7	0	—
2023	Laci	37	5	0	—
2022	Laci	37	7	0	—
2021	Laci	29	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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