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.

N. Bärkroth

Sweden

Sweden33 yrs

Age

174 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Sweden

Nationality

Career clubs

Orgryte IS

2022–2025

83 apps⚽ 9

Djurgardens IF

2021

28 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Orgryte ISBarkroth Niklas
30 Dec 2025End of career
Djurgardens IF Orgryte IS
1 Mar 2022Free transfer
Lech Poznan Djurgardens IF
18 Jul 2018Transfer
IFK Norrkoping Lech Poznan
20 Jun 2017Transfer
IF Brommapojkarna IFK Norrkoping
1 Jan 2015Free transfer
IFK Goteborg IF Brommapojkarna
6 Jan 2013Swap
IFK Goteborg União de Leiria
1 Feb 2012Loan
IFK Goteborg IF Brommapojkarna
6 Jul 2011Loan

Competitions

Superettan· Sweden

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Recent form

@ IFK Norrkoping

Allsvenskan · 0–0

10'6.9

@ GIF Sundsvall

Superettan · 1–1

67'7.9

@ Sandviken

Superettan · 1–1

29'6.9

@ Oddevold

Superettan · 1–0

16'6.2

@ Kalmar FF

Superettan · 3–2

24'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Orgryte IS	24	3	0	7.11
2024	Orgryte IS	18	0	0	6.60
2023	Orgryte IS	19	1	0	—
2022	Orgryte IS	22	5	0	—
2021	Djurgardens IF	28	4	4	6.85

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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