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.

F. Klomp

Netherlands

Netherlands24 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

Spakenburg

2024

24 apps

FC Volendam

2022–2024

3 apps

Koninklijke HFC

2023

16 apps

Volendam II

2022

13 apps

Career transfers

Spakenburg FC Volendam
1 Jul 2025Return from loan
FC Volendam Koninklijke HFC
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Spakenburg FC Volendam
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
FC Volendam Spakenburg
30 Aug 2024Loan
Koninklijke HFC FC Volendam
1 Jul 2024
FC Volendam Koninklijke HFC
26 Jan 2024Loan

Competitions

Tweede Divisie· Netherlands

Eredivisie· Netherlands

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Eerste Divisie· Netherlands

Recent form

vs Katwijk

KNVB Beker · 2–4

120'6.6

vs Twente

Eredivisie · 0–2

29'6.7

vs Vitesse

Eredivisie · 1–2

12'6.6

vs Fortuna Sittard

Eredivisie · 2–1

@ Feyenoord

Eredivisie · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Spakenburg	24	—
2023	Koninklijke HFC	18	6.70
2022	Volendam II	14	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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