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.

B. Oczipka

Germany

Germany34 yrs

Player

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12 January 1989

Born

Age

185 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career transfers

Union Berlin Arminia Bielefeld
22 Jul 2022Free transfer
FC Schalke 04 Union Berlin
30 Aug 2021Free transfer
Eintracht Frankfurt FC Schalke 04
15 Jul 2017Transfer
Bayer Leverkusen Eintracht Frankfurt
1 Jul 2012Transfer
Bayer Leverkusen FC St. Pauli
1 Jan 2010Loan
Bayer Leverkusen Hansa Rostock
1 Aug 2008Loan

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Nov 2020 – Dec 2020

Toe Injury

Feb 2019 – Mar 2019

Groin/Pelvis Injury

Jun 2018 – Oct 2018

Recent form

vs SV Wehen

2. Bundesliga · 1–2

@ SV Wehen

2. Bundesliga · 0–4

73'6.3

@ FC Magdeburg

2. Bundesliga · 0–4

56'6.2

vs SC Paderborn 07

2. Bundesliga · 2–2

90'7.3

@ FC Kaiserslautern

2. Bundesliga · 2–1

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2022	Arminia Bielefeld	34	1	3	6.79
2021	Union Berlin	31	0	2	6.97
2020	FC Schalke 04	36	0	3	6.56
2019	FC Schalke 04	38	0	6	6.91
2018	FC Schalke 04	25	1	6	6.96
2017	FC Schalke 04	31	0	3	7.16
2016	Eintracht Frankfurt	36	1	4	6.91
2015	Eintracht Frankfurt	30	0	0	6.79

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

173

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does B. Oczipka play for?+

B. Oczipka represents Germany.

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