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.

Y. Öztekin

TürkiyeTürkiye38 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Türkiye

Nationality

Career transfers

Sivasspor Samsunspor
15 Jan 2021Free transfer
Goztepe Sivasspor
14 Jan 2020Free transfer
Galatasaray Goztepe
25 Jul 2018Free transfer
Kayseri Erciyesspor Galatasaray
18 Aug 2014Transfer
Trabzonspor Kayseri Erciyesspor
13 Aug 2013Free transfer
Genclerbirligi Trabzonspor
9 Jul 2012Free transfer
Borussia Dortmund Genclerbirligi
11 Jan 2011Free transfer

Injury record

Virus

Dec 2020

Rib Injury

Jun 2020 – Jul 2020

Groin Injury

Apr 2019 – May 2019

Recent form

@ Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 1–3

45'6.6

@ Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 1–1

82'6.9

vs Rizespor

1. Lig · 3–3

@ Manisa F.K.

1. Lig · 1–1

18'6.3

@ Altay

1. Lig · 1–1

12'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2022	Göztepe	27	8	2	7.05
2021	Samsunspor	30	13	7	7.25
2020	Sivasspor	20	0	1	6.66
2020	Samsunspor	18	7	4	7.27
2019	Göztepe	8	0	0	6.37
2019	Sivasspor	13	1	2	6.80
2018	Göztepe	26	8	2	6.94
2017	Galatasaray	21	2	1	6.55
2016	Galatasaray	28	10	1	6.77
2015	Galatasaray	38	8	5	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

245

Fouls

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