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. Ylätupa

FinlandFinland26 yrs

Age

171 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Finland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Kalmar FF

2023–2025

31 apps⚽ 4

FC Helsingor

2023–2024

8 apps

Finland

2023

1 apps

GIF Sundsvall

2022

28 apps⚽ 6

AIK Stockholm

2021

12 apps⚽ 1

Finland U21

2021

7 apps

Career transfers

Ajax AIK Stockholm
29 Jan 2019
HJK helsinki Ajax
7 Aug 2017

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Superettan· Sweden

1. Division· Denmark

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Friendlies· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

2. Division· Denmark

Recent form

@ VPS

Veikkausliiga · 1–1

49'6.5

vs Inter Turku

Veikkausliiga · 2–0

47'6.3

vs HJK Helsinki

Veikkausliiga · 0–3

35'6.3

@ IK brage

Superettan · 3–1

10'6.2

vs Umeå FC

Superettan · 2–0

47'7.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kalmar FF	15	2	0	7.14
2024	Kalmar FF	12	2	0	6.24
2023	FC Helsingor	13	0	0	6.60
2022	GIF Sundsvall	28	6	1	6.64
2021	AIK Stockholm	19	1	3	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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