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. Benzar

RomaniaRomania28 yrs

Age

170 cm cm

Height

66 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Romania

Nationality

Career clubs

SCM Gloria Buzău

2023–2024

14 apps⚽ 4

Viitorul Şelimbăr

2024

8 apps⚽ 2

FC Politehnica Timisoara

2021–2022

21 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Rapid FC Politehnica Timisoara
23 Jul 2021Free transfer
FC Voluntari Rapid
20 Aug 2020Free transfer
FCSB FC Voluntari
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
FCSB Dunarea Calarasi
5 Jan 2019Loan
FC Voluntari FCSB
1 Jul 2018
FCSB FC Voluntari
7 Jan 2018Loan
FC Clinceni FCSB
1 Jul 2017
FCSB FC Clinceni
10 Jul 2015Loan

Competitions

Liga II· Romania

Liga I· Romania

Cupa României· Romania

Recent form

@ Unirea Slobozia

Liga I · 1–2

vs Universitatea Cluj

Liga I · 0–2

@ Universitatea Craiova

Liga I · 1–5

45'6.6

vs Rapid

Liga I · 1–1

60'7.2

@ Dinamo Bucuresti

Liga I · 1–4

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Viitorul Şelimbăr	13	3	1	6.88
2023	SCM Gloria Buzău	9	3	0	—
2022	FC Politehnica Timisoara	11	2	0	—
2021	FC Politehnica Timisoara	10	3	0	—

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