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.

Jackson

Forward

Typical role

Career clubs

Auda

2025

6 apps⚽ 1

Riga

2025

5 apps

Riga FC II

2025

2 apps⚽ 1

İstanbulspor

2022–2024

40 apps⚽ 1

Egnatia Rrogozhinë

2021–2023

73 apps⚽ 14

Career transfers

Auda Rustavi
12 Apr 2026Free transfer
AudaJackson Kenio
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Riga Auda
4 Jul 2025Free transfer
İstanbulspor Riga
19 Mar 2025Free transfer
İstanbulspor Riga
17 Mar 2025Free transfer
Egnatia Rrogozhinë İstanbulspor
10 Jul 2023
Murici Fc Egnatia Rrogozhinë
1 Oct 2020Free transfer
SK Vorwarts Steyr Murici Fc
1 Sept 2020Free transfer
Bahia ABC
1 Aug 2017Loan

Injury record

Unknown

Dec 2023

Competitions

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Ankaragücü

1. Lig · 1–0

vs Amed

1. Lig · 1–0

@ Çorum FK

1. Lig · 1–3

@ Pendikspor

1. Lig · 1–1

@ Yeni Malatyaspor

1. Lig · 4–1

45'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Riga FC II	13	2	1	—
2024	İstanbulspor	5	0	0	6.50
2023	İstanbulspor	35	1	4	6.79
2022	İstanbulspor	37	10	0	—
2021	Egnatia Rrogozhinë	36	4	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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