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.

A. Ranacher

Austria

Austria27 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

Defence

Typical role

Austria

Nationality

Career clubs

WSG Wattens

2021–2024

106 apps⚽ 5

Swarovski Tirol II

2021–2022

3 apps⚽ 1

Austria Lustenau

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Swarovski Tirol II Austria Klagenfurt
10 Jul 2025Free transfer
WSG Wattens Austria Klagenfurt
9 Jul 2025Free transfer
Austria Lustenau II WSG Wattens
14 Jul 2021Free transfer
Wolfsberger AC Austria Lustenau
7 Jul 2018Free transfer

Competitions

Bundesliga· Austria

Cup· Austria

Regionalliga - West· Austria

Regionalliga - Tirol· Austria

2. Liga· Austria

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Grazer AK

Bundesliga · 1–1

@ TSV Hartberg

Bundesliga · 2–3

@ Austria Klagenfurt

Bundesliga · 4–1

17'6.6

vs Lask Linz

Bundesliga · 1–3

90'6.7

@ Lask Linz

Bundesliga · 0–2

32'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	WSG Wattens	25	0	1	6.72
2023	WSG Wattens	23	0	0	6.55
2022	WSG Wattens	35	4	0	6.58
2021	WSG Wattens	26	2	1	6.43

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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