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.

J. De Busser

Belgium

Belgium26 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Belgium

Nationality

Career clubs

GO Ahead Eagles

2024–2025

77 apps

Lommel United

2021–2024

67 apps

Career transfers

Gent Lommel United
31 Jul 2020
Lierse Gent
1 Jul 2018Free transfer

Honours

KNVB Beker

Winner

Netherlands · 1× (2024/2025)

Challenger Pro League

Winner

Belgium · 2× (2017/2018, 2016/2017)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Netherlands · 1× (2025)

First Division A

Runner-up

Belgium · 1× (2019/2020)

Competitions

Challenger Pro League· Belgium

Eredivisie· Netherlands

UEFA Europa League· World

KNVB Beker· Netherlands

Cup· Belgium

Super Cup· Netherlands

Recent form

@ NEC Nijmegen

Eredivisie · 1–2

90'8.3

vs PSV Eindhoven

Eredivisie · 1–4

90'7.9

@ Sparta Rotterdam

Eredivisie · 2–2

90'6.2

vs AZ Alkmaar

Eredivisie · 0–0

90'8.2

@ Groningen

Eredivisie · 0–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	GO Ahead Eagles	43	7.31
2024	GO Ahead Eagles	34	7.24
2023	Lommel United	28	7.07
2022	Lommel United	28	7.07
2021	Lommel United	11	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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