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.

M. Kutovoy

RussiaRussia24 yrs

Age

186 cm cm

Height

79 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

Career clubs

Ska-khabarovsk

2023–2025

23 apps⚽ 1

SKA Khabarovsk II

2024–2025

5 apps⚽ 1

Krasnodar 2

2021–2023

41 apps⚽ 3

FC Krasnodar

2022

1 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Ska-khabarovsk FK Sokol Saratov
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
FC Krasnodar Ska-khabarovsk
1 Aug 2023Transfer

Competitions

First League· Russia

Cup· Russia

Second League - Group 4· Russia

Second League - Group 1· Russia

Second League A - Promotion Play-offs· Russia

Premier League· Russia

Recent form

vs Khimki

Premier League · 3–1

⚽ 17'7.7

@ Akhmat Grozny

Premier League · 0–2

26'6.7

vs Chelsea

UEFA Champions League · 0–4

@ Rennes

UEFA Champions League · 1–1

@ Dinamo Moscow

Premier League · 0–2

15'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	SKA Khabarovsk II	4	1	—
2024	SKA Khabarovsk II	8	0	—
2023	Ska-khabarovsk	18	1	—
2022	Krasnodar 2	24	1	7.70
2021	Krasnodar 2	16	3	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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