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. Karamatić

Austria

Austria24 yrs

Age

Defence — centre

Typical role

Austria

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Nasr

2025

3 apps

TSV Hartberg

2024

27 apps

Olimpija Ljubljana

2022–2023

47 apps⚽ 1

NK Osijek II

2021

17 apps

Career transfers

TSV Hartberg Al Nasr
9 Jul 2025Free transfer
TSV Hartberg Al Nasr
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Olimpija Ljubljana TSV Hartberg
10 Jul 2024
NK Osijek II Olimpija Ljubljana
1 Jul 2022Free transfer

Competitions

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Pro League· United-Arab-Emirates

UEFA Champions League· World

UEFA Europa League· World

Recent form

vs Sharjah FC

Pro League · 2–4

@ Baniyas SC

Pro League · 2–1

🅰 190'6.9

vs Al Ain

Pro League · 2–2

@ Al Bataeh

Pro League · 3–2

62'6.3

vs Al-Dhafra

Pro League · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Nasr	3	0	1	6.60
2024	TSV Hartberg	27	0	0	6.75
2023	Olimpija Ljubljana	19	1	0	6.70
2022	Olimpija Ljubljana	28	0	0	—
2021	NK Osijek II	17	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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