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. Steres

USA

USA35 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

USA

Nationality

Career clubs

Houston Dynamo

2022–2025

168 apps⚽ 10

Los Angeles Galaxy

2021

18 apps

Career transfers

Houston DynamoSteres Daniel
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Los Angeles Galaxy Houston Dynamo
12 Dec 2021
Ventura County Fusion Wilmington Hammerheads
1 Mar 2013

Honours

US Open Cup

Winner

USA · 1× (2023)

Mobile Mini Sun Cup

Runner-up

USA · 1× (2021)

USL Championship

Runner-up

USA · 1× (2015)

Injury record

Leg Injury

May 2025 – Jun 2025

Ankle Injury

Oct 2024

Leg Injury

Jul 2024

Hip Injury

May 2024

28 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

US Open Cup· USA

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Los Angeles Galaxy

Major League Soccer · 1–1

@ St. Louis City

Major League Soccer · 3–2

vs San Jose Earthquakes

Major League Soccer · 1–2

@ Austin

Major League Soccer · 2–2

vs Mazatlán

Leagues Cup · 0–2

75'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Houston Dynamo	47	2	2	6.85
2024	Houston Dynamo	28	2	2	6.93
2023	Houston Dynamo	74	4	4	6.94
2022	Houston Dynamo	19	2	1	7.00
2021	Los Angeles Galaxy	18	0	2	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

169

Fouls

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