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.

G. Zardes

USA

USA33 yrs

Age

188 cm cm

Height

80 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

USA

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Austin

2023–2024

67 apps⚽ 10

Columbus Crew

2021–2022

32 apps⚽ 13

USA

2021–2022

12 apps⚽ 2

Colorado Rapids II

2022

2 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

AustinZardes Gyasi
8 Dec 2024Free transfer
Columbus Crew Colorado Rapids
22 Apr 2022
Los Angeles Galaxy Columbus Crew
9 Feb 2018

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

CONCACAF Gold Cup· World

World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Colorado Rapids

Major League Soccer · 3–2

15'6.3

@ Los Angeles Galaxy

Major League Soccer · 1–2

15'6.7

@ Portland Timbers

Major League Soccer · 1–0

17'6.5

vs Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer · 2–2

vs Houston Dynamo

Major League Soccer · 0–1

75'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Austin	36	4	2	6.60
2023	Austin	31	6	2	6.65
2022	Columbus Crew	15	3	1	6.71
2021	Columbus Crew	31	13	1	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

221

Fouls

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