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.

R. Ivanov

FinlandFinland31 yrs

Age

197 cm

Height

85 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Finland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Finland

2021–2025

39 apps

Asteras Tripolis

2025

17 apps⚽ 1

Eintracht Braunschweig

2023–2024

52 apps⚽ 1

Warta Poznań

2021–2022

62 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Eintracht Braunschweig Asteras Tripolis
12 Aug 2025Free transfer
Warta Poznań Eintracht Braunschweig
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Honka Warta Poznań
1 Sept 2020Free transfer
Viikingit Honka
1 Jan 2016

Competitions

Ekstraklasa· Poland

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Super League 1· Greece

UEFA Nations League· World

Euro Championship - Qualification· World

Friendlies· World

World Cup - Qualification Europe· World

Cup· Poland

DFB Pokal· Germany

Recent form

vs Atromitos

Super League 1 · 4–2

13'5.9

@ Atromitos

Super League 1 · 1–2

vs Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 2–1

@ Larisa

Super League 1 · 1–1

vs Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 0–1

77'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Asteras Tripolis	19	1	0	6.84
2024	Eintracht Braunschweig	38	0	1	6.85
2023	Eintracht Braunschweig	39	1	2	7.01
2022	Warta Poznań	39	1	0	7.05
2021	Warta Poznań	35	1	2	7.04

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

134

Fouls

← All World Cup stars