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.

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Midfield

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

CFR 1907 Cluj

2021–2025

173 apps⚽ 25

Career transfers

FK Tobol Kostanay CFR 1907 Cluj
14 Jan 2017Free transfer
CFR 1907 Cluj Aktobe
25 Jun 2015Free transfer
FC Schalke 04 CFR 1907 Cluj
1 Jul 2012Transfer
FC Schalke 04 Rapid
1 Jul 2011Loan
CFR 1907 Cluj FC Schalke 04
27 Aug 2010Transfer
CFR 1907 Cluj Oţelul
1 Jan 2008Loan

Injury record

Injury

Jan 2025 – Mar 2025

Illness

Nov 2020 – Dec 2020

Injury

Aug 2018

Competitions

Liga I· Romania

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Cupa României· Romania

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Europa League· World

Recent form

vs Arges Pitesti

Liga I · 1–1

83'7.5

@ Dinamo Bucuresti

Liga I · 0–0

vs Universitatea Craiova

Liga I · 0–0

@ Rapid

Liga I · 2–1

vs Universitatea Cluj

Liga I · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	CFR 1907 Cluj	8	0	0	6.73
2024	CFR 1907 Cluj	25	2	2	7.23
2023	CFR 1907 Cluj	37	3	14	7.56
2022	CFR 1907 Cluj	49	8	0	7.01
2021	CFR 1907 Cluj	54	12	2	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

120

Fouls

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