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.

Aldin Turkeš

Forward — left

Typical role

Career clubs

FC Winterthur

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 10

FK Sarajevo

2024

25 apps⚽ 10

Lausanne

2021–2022

16 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Ittifaq FK Sarajevo
8 Jan 2026Return from loan
FK Sarajevo Al Ittifaq Maqaba
24 Sept 2025Loan
FK Sarajevo Ittifaq
24 Sept 2025Loan
FC Winterthur FK Sarajevo
9 Aug 2024
Lausanne FC Winterthur
20 Jun 2023Free transfer
Rapperswil Lausanne
28 Jun 2019
FC Vaduz Rapperswil
1 Jul 2018
FC Vaduz Rapperswil
10 Jan 2018Loan
FC Zurich FC Vaduz
1 Aug 2016

Injury record

ACL Knee Injury

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Competitions

Super League· Switzerland

Premijer Liga· Bosnia

Challenge League· Switzerland

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Cup· Bosnia

Recent form

vs Yverdon Sport

Super League · 0–0

@ FC Zurich

Super League · 2–4

65'6.3

vs FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 1–0

62'6.2

@ BSC Young Boys

Super League · 0–3

81'6.6

vs FC ST. Gallen

Super League · 1–3

45'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FK Sarajevo	27	10	0	6.30
2023	FC Winterthur	34	10	1	6.80
2022	Lausanne	16	2	0	—
2021	Lausanne	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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