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. Tikhiy

RussiaRussia33 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

Career clubs

Serik Spor

2025

7 apps

Nizhny Novgorod

2023–2024

28 apps

FC Urartu

2024

9 apps⚽ 1

Khimki

2021–2022

30 apps

Career transfers

Serik Spor Volga Ulyanovsk
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
FC Urartu Tomori Berat
20 Jul 2025Free transfer
FC Urartu Serik Belediyespor
20 Jul 2025Free transfer
FC Urartu Serik Belediyespor
18 Jul 2025Free transfer
FC Urartu Serik Spor
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Nizhny Novgorod FC Urartu
18 Feb 2025Free transfer
Enisey Khimki
19 Feb 2019Transfer
TOM Tomsk Enisey
18 Jan 2019Free transfer
Luch-Energiya TOM Tomsk
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Fakel Luch-Energiya
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Luch-Energiya Alaniya Vladikavkaz
23 Jan 2013Transfer

Competitions

Premier League· Russia

Premier League· Armenia

1. Lig· Turkey

Cup· Russia

Cup· Armenia

Recent form

@ Pendikspor

1. Lig · 0–4

90'6.3

vs Amed

1. Lig · 1–2

11'6.7

@ Iğdır FK

1. Lig · 2–1

71'6.2

vs Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 2–4

90'5.9

@ Esenler Erokspor

1. Lig · 0–5

90'5.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Serik Spor	7	0	0	6.30
2024	FC Urartu	13	1	0	6.70
2023	Nizhny Novgorod	24	0	1	6.71
2022	Khimki	10	0	0	6.89
2021	Khimki	20	0	1	7.03

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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