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.

Virgil Ghiță

RomaniaRomania27 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Romania

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Hannover 96

2025

28 apps⚽ 2

Romania

2022–2025

7 apps⚽ 1

Cracovia Krakow

2021–2024

99 apps⚽ 12

Farul Constanta

2021

25 apps⚽ 2

Romania U21

2021

3 apps

Career transfers

Cracovia Krakow Hannover 96
1 Jul 2025Transfer
Farul Constanta Cracovia Krakow
28 Feb 2022
Viitorul Constanta Farul Constanta
1 Jul 2021

Injury record

Yellow Cards

May 2025

Injury

Nov 2024

Yellow Cards

Feb 2024

Competitions

Ekstraklasa· Poland

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Liga I· Romania

Cup· Poland

World Cup - Qualification Europe· World

UEFA U21 Championship· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Friendlies· World

DFB Pokal· Germany

Cupa României· Romania

Recent form

vs 1. FC Nürnberg

2. Bundesliga · 3–3

14'6.6

@ VfL Bochum

2. Bundesliga · 1–1

vs Preußen Münster

2. Bundesliga · 3–3

@ Karlsruher SC

2. Bundesliga · 3–1

vs SC Paderborn 07

2. Bundesliga · 1–1

62'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Hannover 96	29	2	1	6.88
2024	Cracovia Krakow	34	5	2	7.01
2023	Cracovia Krakow	28	4	0	7.08
2022	Cracovia Krakow	33	4	0	7.07
2021	Farul Constanta	38	2	0	6.86

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

132

Fouls

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