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.

K. Bua

Switzerland

Switzerland32 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Sion

2021–2024

82 apps⚽ 4

Étoile Carouge

2024

30 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Leganes FC Sion
15 Jul 2021Free transfer
FC Basel 1893 Leganes
19 Sept 2020
FC Zurich FC Basel 1893
8 Jul 2016Transfer

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Mar 2025 – Sept 2025

Dislocated Shoulder

Jan 2025 – Feb 2025

Illness

Jan 2025

Muscle Injury

Sept 2024 – Jan 2025

Calf Injury

Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

Unknown

Apr 2024

Knock

Mar 2024 – Apr 2024

Illness

Dec 2023

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Challenge League· Switzerland

Recent form

@ FC Basel 1893

Super League · 0–2

90'6.6

@ FC Luzern

Super League · 1–2

90'7.2

vs FC Zurich

Super League · 2–1

90'6.9

@ BSC Young Boys

Super League · 1–5

90'6.3

vs Grasshoppers

Super League · 0–1

28'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Étoile Carouge	41	2	4	6.75
2023	FC Sion	13	1	1	6.90
2022	FC Sion	32	1	3	6.70
2021	FC Sion	26	1	0	6.67

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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