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.

I. Kostić

Serbia

Serbia30 yrs

Age

191 cm

Height

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Serbia

Nationality

Career clubs

Omonia Aradippou

2025

31 apps

Lamia

2024

23 apps

Novi Pazar

2024

0 apps

Enosis

2022–2023

33 apps

Volos NFC

2023

11 apps

Mladost Lucani

2021

31 apps

Career transfers

Lamia Omonia Aradippou
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Novi Pazar Lamia
21 Jul 2024Free transfer
Volos NFC Novi Pazar
27 Jun 2024Free transfer
Enosis Volos NFC
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Mladost Lucani Enosis
5 Jul 2022Free transfer
Radnik Surdulica Mladost Lucani
31 Aug 2021
Metalac GM Radnik Surdulica
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Radnicki Pirot Metalac GM
19 Jan 2017Free transfer

Injury record

Inactive

May 2025

Injury

Feb 2025

Injury

Nov 2024 – Dec 2024

Competitions

1. Division· Cyprus

Super League 1· Greece

Recent form

vs Akritas

1. Division · 2–1

90'6.6

@ AEL

1. Division · 2–1

90'7.0

@ Ethnikos Achna

1. Division · 1–0

90'7.3

@ Apoel Nicosia

1. Division · 1–1

90'7.9

@ Pafos

1. Division · 0–2

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Omonia Aradippou	31	7.08
2024	Lamia	23	6.76
2023	Volos NFC	11	6.56
2022	Enosis	33	—
2021	Mladost Lucani	31	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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