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.

D. Ulrich

Switzerland

Switzerland27 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Switzerland

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Winterthur

2025

11 apps

FC Luzern

2023–2024

34 apps⚽ 1

FC Vaduz

2021–2023

75 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

FC Luzern FC Winterthur
15 Jan 2025Transfer
FC Luzern FC Winterthur
31 Dec 2024Transfer
FC Vaduz FC Luzern
27 Jun 2023Free transfer
SC Kriens FC Vaduz
5 Jul 2021
FC Luzern SC Kriens
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
FC Luzern SC Kriens
1 Jul 2018Loan
FC Winterthur FC Luzern
30 Jun 2018
FC Luzern FC Winterthur
28 Jul 2017Loan

Injury record

Unknown

Mar 2025

Competitions

Challenge League· Switzerland

Super League· Switzerland

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Schweizer Cup· Switzerland

Cup· Liechtenstein

Recent form

vs FC Luzern

Super League · 0–3

8'6.3

@ Grasshoppers

Super League · 2–3

13'6.7

vs FC Zurich

Super League · 2–2

20'6.6

vs FC Basel 1893

Super League · 0–2

@ FC Luzern

Super League · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Winterthur	11	0	1	6.38
2024	FC Luzern	6	0	0	6.50
2023	FC Luzern	28	1	1	6.64
2022	FC Vaduz	40	2	1	6.89
2021	FC Vaduz	35	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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