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. Melnjak

Defence — left

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

HNK Hajduk Split

2021–2025

117 apps⚽ 12

Croatia

2021–2022

1 apps

Rizespor

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

NK Domzale Rizespor
22 Jan 2019
Lokeren NK Domzale
1 Sept 2017Free transfer
Lokeren Neftchi Baku
20 Jun 2016Loan
NK Slaven Belupo Lokeren
2 Feb 2015
Zelina NK Slaven Belupo
1 Jul 2013

Injury record

Hip/Thigh Injury

Dec 2020 – Jan 2021

Competitions

HNL· Croatia

Cup· Croatia

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

World Cup· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Super Cup· Croatia

Friendlies· World

Süper Lig· Turkey

Recent form

vs Vukovar

HNL · 6–3

@ NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

HNL · 1–1

@ Dinamo Zagreb

HNL · 0–2

76'5.9

vs NK Varazdin

HNL · 3–1

61'6.7

@ HNK Rijeka

HNL · 0–0

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	HNK Hajduk Split	24	1	2	6.91
2024	HNK Hajduk Split	21	1	0	6.85
2023	HNK Hajduk Split	13	1	0	7.22
2022	HNK Hajduk Split	28	4	4	6.93
2021	HNK Hajduk Split	32	5	2	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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