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.

B. Anunga

CameroonCameroon29 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

81 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Cameroon

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Cincinnati

2023–2025

104 apps

Nashville SC

2021–2024

91 apps⚽ 1

Huntsville City

2023

1 apps

Career transfers

Nashville SC FC Cincinnati
31 Jan 2025Free transfer
Nashville SC FC Cincinnati
30 Dec 2024Free transfer
Charleston Battery Nashville SC
15 Jan 2020
Wilmington Hammerheads Charleston Battery
16 Mar 2017

Honours

Leagues Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2023)

Injury record

Red Card

Jul 2024

Knee Injury

Apr 2021 – Jun 2021

8 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

US Open Cup· USA

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

MLS Next Pro· USA

Recent form

vs Orlando City SC

Major League Soccer

16'6.6

@ San Diego

Major League Soccer · 3–3

90'6.9

vs Inter Miami

Major League Soccer · 3–5

@ Charlotte

Major League Soccer · 2–2

@ Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer · 3–2

45'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Cincinnati	36	0	1	6.76
2024	Nashville SC	33	0	0	6.71
2023	FC Cincinnati	74	0	0	6.57
2022	Nashville SC	28	0	0	6.51
2021	Nashville SC	27	1	0	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

197

Fouls

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