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.

C. Ganea

RomaniaRomania33 yrs

Age

176 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Romania

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career transfers

FCSB Farul Constanta
16 Jan 2024Free transfer
Panathinaikos FCSB
6 Sept 2023Free transfer
Aris Thessalonikis Panathinaikos
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Athletic Club Aris Thessalonikis
14 Aug 2020Free transfer
Viitorul Constanta Athletic Club
1 Jul 2020
Athletic Club Viitorul Constanta
24 Jan 2020Loan
Numancia Athletic Club
1 Jul 2019
Athletic Club Numancia
9 Jan 2019Loan
Viitorul Constanta Athletic Club
2 Jul 2018Transfer

Injury record

Ankle/Foot Injury

Dec 2019

Recent form

@ Oţelul

Liga I · 2–3

90'6.3

vs FC Botosani

Liga I · 1–1

90'7.9

@ Uta Arad

Liga I · 0–0

90'7.2

vs FCSB

Liga I · 2–3

90'5.9

@ AFC Hermannstadt

Liga I · 0–1

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Farul Constanta	32	0	2	7.09
2024	Farul Constanta	39	0	3	7.13
2023	FCSB	12	0	0	6.65
2023	Farul Constanta	18	2	2	6.80
2022	Panathinaikos	13	0	0	6.73
2020	Romania	1	0	0	—
2018	Athletic Club	2	0	0	6.30
2018	Numancia	17	0	2	7.03
2018	Romania	3	0	0	7.03

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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