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.

M. Andersen

Norway

Norway30 yrs

Age

187 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Norway

Nationality

Career clubs

Skeid

2025

14 apps⚽ 6

Osters IF

2024–2025

12 apps⚽ 1

Sarpsborg 08 FF

2023–2024

18 apps⚽ 1

Kongsvinger

2021–2023

77 apps⚽ 32

Career transfers

Osters IF Skeid
5 Feb 2025Free transfer
Sarpsborg 08 FF Osters IF
14 Aug 2024
Kongsvinger Sarpsborg 08 FF
31 Jan 2024
Sarpsborg 08 FF Kongsvinger
1 Aug 2023Loan
Kongsvinger Sarpsborg 08 FF
1 Jan 2023Free transfer
Øygarden Kongsvinger
8 Sept 2020
jerv Øygarden
3 Mar 2020Free transfer
Kvik Halden jerv
24 Jan 2017
Sarpsborg 08 FF Kvik Halden
15 Feb 2015

Competitions

1. Division· Norway

2. Division - Group 2· Norway

Eliteserien· Norway

Superettan· Sweden

NM Cupen· Norway

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Recent form

vs Skövde AIK

Superettan · 5–2

51'6.7

@ Oddevold

Superettan · 1–1

50'6.3

vs Utsikten

Superettan · 5–2

🅰 124'7.2

vs Sandviken

Superettan · 2–2

90'6.7

vs Sandefjord

Eliteserien · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Skeid	14	6	1	6.73
2024	Osters IF	24	2	2	6.66
2023	Kongsvinger	22	5	0	6.47
2022	Kongsvinger	33	11	0	—
2021	Kongsvinger	28	16	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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