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.

S. Martinsson-Ngouali

GabonGabon33 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Gabon

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

IF Brommapojkarna

2024–2025

30 apps

Sarpsborg 08 FF

2021–2024

67 apps⚽ 3

Gabon

2021–2023

3 apps

HNK Gorica

2021

14 apps

Career transfers

Sarpsborg 08 FF IF Brommapojkarna
27 Aug 2024Free transfer
HNK Gorica Sarpsborg 08 FF
2 Feb 2022
Hammarby FF HNK Gorica
15 Feb 2021
IF Brommapojkarna Hammarby FF
16 Mar 2017

Competitions

Africa Cup of Nations· World

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Cup· Croatia

World Cup - Qualification Africa· World

Recent form

@ Degerfors IF

Allsvenskan · 2–2

@ Djurgardens IF

Allsvenskan · 2–1

9'6.7

@ IF Elfsborg

Allsvenskan · 0–2

@ Halmstad

Allsvenskan · 3–1

10'6.3

@ BK Hacken

Allsvenskan · 2–2

38'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	IF Brommapojkarna	19	0	1	7.00
2024	IF Brommapojkarna	21	0	0	6.89
2023	Sarpsborg 08 FF	26	2	2	6.73
2022	Sarpsborg 08 FF	30	1	0	7.02
2021	HNK Gorica	18	0	0	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

167

Fouls

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