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.

H. Friðjónsson

IcelandIceland32 yrs

Age

195 cm

Height

95 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Iceland

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Gwangju FC

2025

9 apps⚽ 1

Preußen Münster

2024

26 apps⚽ 3

Holstein Kiel

2021–2023

29 apps⚽ 5

Lillestrom

2021–2022

34 apps⚽ 9

Iceland

2021–2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Celtic KR Reykjavik
16 Jul 2015
Celtic Brondby
1 Sept 2014Loan
Fram Reykjavik Celtic
1 Jan 2014

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

Eliteserien· Norway

K League 1· South-Korea

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

DFB Pokal· Germany

NM Cupen· Norway

Friendlies· World

Recent form

@ Incheon United

K League 1 · 0–4

90'6.7

vs FC Anyang

K League 1 · 2–5

🅰 245'7.2

@ Gangwon FC

K League 1 · 0–3

45'6.2

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 0–0

41'6.7

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 2–0

⚽ 170'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Gwangju FC	9	1	0	6.78
2024	Preußen Münster	26	3	1	6.75
2023	Holstein Kiel	16	3	0	6.86
2022	Lillestrom	40	11	2	6.68
2021	Lillestrom	7	0	0	6.60

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

163

Fouls

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