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.

I. Lushaku

KosovoKosovo25 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

Midfield

Typical role

Kosovo

Nationality

Career clubs

IFK Norrkoping

2023–2025

65 apps⚽ 2

Kosovo

2025

26 apps

Varbergs BoIS FC

2022–2024

26 apps

Kosovo U21

2021–2023

10 apps

AFC Eskilstuna

2021

26 apps

Career transfers

IFK Norrkoping Vasteras SK FK
12 Feb 2026Free transfer
IFK NorrkopingLushaku Ismet
24 Jan 2026Free transfer
IFK Norrkoping Vasteras SK FK
24 Jan 2026Free transfer
Varbergs BoIS FC IFK Norrkoping
1 Feb 2024
AFC Eskilstuna Varbergs BoIS FC
17 Jan 2022

Competitions

Allsvenskan· Sweden

Friendlies· World

Superettan· Sweden

Svenska Cupen· Sweden

UEFA U21 Championship· World

UEFA U21 Championship - Qualification· World

Recent form

@ Hammarby FF

Allsvenskan · 0–3

87'6.7

@ IF Brommapojkarna

Allsvenskan · 2–1

🅰 290'7.5

vs BK Hacken

Allsvenskan · 3–3

🅰 187'7.5

@ Sirius

Allsvenskan · 1–4

19'6.9

vs IF Elfsborg

Allsvenskan · 2–2

89'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kosovo	47	1	4	6.93
2024	IFK Norrkoping	18	1	0	6.92
2023	IFK Norrkoping	32	0	4	7.05
2022	Varbergs BoIS FC	25	0	1	6.82
2021	AFC Eskilstuna	31	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

122

Fouls

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