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.

F. Frei

Switzerland

Switzerland36 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

FC Winterthur

2022–2024

107 apps⚽ 7

FC Basel 1893

2021–2024

68 apps⚽ 6

Switzerland

2022

6 apps

Career transfers

FC Basel 1893 FC Winterthur
9 Sept 2024Free transfer
FSV Mainz 05 FC Basel 1893
18 Jan 2018Transfer
FC Basel 1893 FSV Mainz 05
1 Jul 2015Transfer
FC Basel 1893 FC ST. Gallen
1 Jul 2009Loan

Injury record

Ankle Injury

Aug 2023 – Sept 2023

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

World Cup· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs FC Sion

Super League · 2–0

19'6.3

vs Yverdon Sport

Super League · 2–2

⚽ 120'7.5

@ FC Zurich

Super League · 1–4

@ FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 4–1

20'6.2

vs Grasshoppers

Super League · 2–0

15'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FC Winterthur	28	1	3	6.95
2023	FC Winterthur	59	5	4	7.03
2022	FC Basel 1893	45	4	4	7.02
2021	FC Basel 1893	49	3	2	6.98

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

207

Fouls

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