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.

K. Huntelaar

Netherlands

Netherlands38 yrs

Player

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12 August 1983

Born

Age

186 cm cm

Height

83 kg kg

Weight

Forward — right

Typical role

Netherlands

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Schalke 04

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Ajax FC Schalke 04
19 Jan 2021Free transfer
FC Schalke 04 Ajax
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
AC Milan FC Schalke 04
31 Aug 2010Transfer
Real Madrid AC Milan
7 Aug 2009Transfer
Ajax Real Madrid
1 Jan 2009Transfer
Heerenveen Ajax
1 Jan 2006Transfer
PSV Eindhoven Heerenveen
1 Aug 2004Transfer
PSV Eindhoven—
1 Aug 2003Loan
PSV Eindhoven De Graafschap
1 Jan 2003Loan

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Recent form

vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Bundesliga · 4–3

⚽ 1🅰 154'6.9

vs Hertha Berlin

Bundesliga · 1–2

77'7.0

@ 1899 Hoffenheim

Bundesliga · 2–4

86'6.5

@ Arminia Bielefeld

Bundesliga · 0–1

90'6.6

@ SC Freiburg

Bundesliga · 0–4

86'5.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2021	FC Schalke 04	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

173

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does K. Huntelaar play for?+

K. Huntelaar represents Netherlands.

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