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. Efete

CongoCongo28 yrs

Age

180 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Congo

Nationality

Career clubs

Ross County

2023–2024

40 apps⚽ 1

Grimsby

2021–2023

97 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Ross County Yeovil Town
15 Oct 2025Free transfer
Grimsby Ross County
1 Feb 2024Free transfer
Wealdstone Grimsby
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Billericay Town Wealdstone
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Norwich Torquay
31 Aug 2017Loan

Competitions

League Two· England

Premiership· Scotland

National League· England

Recent form

vs Motherwell

Premiership · 1–1

63'7.2

@ Dundee

Premiership · 1–1

77'6.9

@ ST Johnstone

Premiership · 1–2

vs Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 1–3

28'6.7

@ Kilmarnock

Premiership · 0–2

45'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Ross County	24	1	0	6.63
2023	Ross County	34	0	1	6.60
2022	Grimsby	50	4	1	6.63
2021	Grimsby	29	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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