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.

N. Alho

FinlandFinland32 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Finland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Finland

2021–2025

35 apps

Asteras Tripolis

2024–2025

31 apps⚽ 1

Volos NFC

2021–2023

73 apps⚽ 2

MTK Budapest

2021–2022

4 apps

Career transfers

Volos NFC Asteras Tripolis
1 Jul 2024Free transfer
MTK Budapest Volos NFC
9 Jan 2022Free transfer
Halmstad HJK helsinki
6 Feb 2018Free transfer
HJK helsinki Halmstad
9 Jan 2017Free transfer

Injury record

Inactive

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Yellow Cards

Dec 2024

Competitions

Super League 1· Greece

Euro Championship - Qualification· World

Friendlies· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Cup· Greece

World Cup - Qualification Europe· World

NB I· Hungary

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Germany

Friendlies · 0–4

73'5.2

@ Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 2–1

84'6.5

vs Kifisia

Super League 1 · 0–0

78'7.2

vs Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 1–0

90'7.0

@ Larisa

Super League 1 · 1–1

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Asteras Tripolis	16	1	1	6.71
2024	Asteras Tripolis	27	0	1	6.93
2023	Volos NFC	39	1	2	6.67
2022	Volos NFC	38	1	3	6.75
2021	Volos NFC	23	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

144

Fouls

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