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.

N. Hefti

Switzerland

Switzerland26 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Sion

2023–2025

190 apps

FC Thun

2021–2022

8 apps

Stade Lausanne-Ouchy

2022

0 apps

Switzerland U21

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

FC Thun FC Sion
26 Jun 2023
Stade Lausanne-Ouchy FC Thun
13 Jun 2022
FC Thun Stade Lausanne-Ouchy
14 Jan 2022Loan
FC ST. Gallen FC Thun
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
FC ST. Gallen FC WIL 1900
8 Aug 2018Loan
FC WIL 1900 FC ST. Gallen
1 Jul 2018

Injury record

Unknown

May 2025 – Jul 2025

Unknown

May 2025

Illness

Jan 2025

Muscle Injury

Nov 2024 – Dec 2024

Competitions

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Super League· Switzerland

Challenge League· Switzerland

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Recent form

vs FC Lugano

Super League · 2–2

90'6.7

vs FC Thun

Super League · 2–0

90'7.2

@ FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 3–0

90'6.9

@ FC Basel 1893

Super League · 2–0

90'8.2

vs Lausanne

Super League · 3–0

90'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Sion	66	6	6.84
2024	FC Sion	62	0	6.73
2023	FC Sion	62	0	6.73
2022	FC Thun	2	0	—
2021	FC Thun	7	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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