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.

L. Mulaj

Switzerland

Switzerland26 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

Neuchatel Xamax FC

2024

13 apps⚽ 5

VfL Osnabrück

2024

3 apps

Stade Lausanne-Ouchy

2022–2023

63 apps⚽ 13

SC Kriens

2021

30 apps⚽ 6

Career transfers

Stade Lausanne-Ouchy VfL Osnabrück
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
SC Kriens Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
17 Aug 2022Free transfer
Neuchatel Xamax FC SC Kriens
28 Aug 2020Free transfer
FC Winterthur Neuchatel Xamax FC
1 Jul 2019
Neuchatel Xamax FC FC Winterthur
13 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

ACL Knee Injury

May 2025

Muscle Injury

Feb 2025

Competitions

Challenge League· Switzerland

Super League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

3. Liga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

vs Erzgebirge Aue

3. Liga · 0–2

66'6.3

@ FC Luzern

Super League · 2–1

🅰 171'7.5

vs Lausanne

Super League · 0–4

24'6.3

@ FC Basel 1893

Super League · 0–2

64'6.5

vs Yverdon Sport

Super League · 3–1

⚽ 2🅰 188'8.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Neuchatel Xamax FC	16	5	0	6.20
2023	Stade Lausanne-Ouchy	33	5	2	6.68
2022	Stade Lausanne-Ouchy	30	8	0	—
2021	SC Kriens	30	6	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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