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.

Y. Nicolaou

Australia

Australia26 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

81 kg

Weight

Defence — right

Typical role

Australia

Nationality

Career clubs

Sutherland Sharks

2025

4 apps

Macarthur

2023–2024

33 apps

APIA Leichhardt Tigers

2022–2023

52 apps⚽ 4

North Shore Mariners

2021

14 apps

Career transfers

Macarthur Sutherland Sharks
20 Jun 2025Free transfer
APIA Leichhardt Tigers Macarthur
14 Sept 2023
North Shore Mariners APIA Leichhardt Tigers
23 Feb 2022
Macarthur North Shore Mariners
26 Feb 2021Free transfer

Competitions

New South Wales NPL· Australia

A-League· Australia

AFC Champions League Two· World

Australia Cup· Australia

Recent form

vs Newcastle Jets

A-League · 3–3

74'6.6

@ Adelaide United

A-League · 5–4

71'5.6

@ Melbourne City

A-League · 0–2

14'6.3

vs Sydney

A-League · 0–2

18'6.3

vs Melbourne City

A-League · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Sutherland Sharks	4	0	0	6.18
2024	Macarthur	8	0	0	6.37
2023	APIA Leichhardt Tigers	53	2	1	6.69
2022	APIA Leichhardt Tigers	24	2	0	—
2021	North Shore Mariners	14	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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