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. Ewemade

Nigeria

Nigeria20 yrs

Age

Defence

Typical role

Nigeria

Nationality

Career clubs

Radnicki NIS

2025

5 apps

Stripfing

2024

19 apps

Austria Vienna

2023–2024

2 apps

Austria Vienna (Am)

2022–2023

28 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Radnicki NIS Austria Vienna (Am)
25 Sept 2025Free transfer
Radnicki NIS Austria Vienna (Am)
3 Sept 2025Free transfer
Austria Vienna Radnicki NIS
8 Jul 2025Transfer
Austria Vienna Radnicki NIS
6 Jul 2025Free transfer
Stripfing Austria Vienna
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Stripfing Austria Vienna
17 Aug 2024
Austria Vienna Stripfing
2 Jul 2024Loan

Competitions

Regionalliga - West· Austria

Recent form

@ Železničar Pančevo

Super Liga · 0–3

27'6.3

vs Novi Pazar

Super Liga · 2–3

12'5.9

@ Cukaricki

Super Liga · 1–1

64'6.7

vs Mladost Lucani

Super Liga · 3–1

🅰 179'6.7

@ TSC Backa Topola

Super Liga · 1–2

71'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Radnicki NIS	5	0	1	6.36
2024	Stripfing	21	0	0	—
2023	Austria Vienna (Am)	26	2	0	—
2022	Austria Vienna (Am)	2	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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