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.

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Midfield

Typical role

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Puskas Academy

2023–2025

26 apps⚽ 5

Finland

2021–2025

13 apps

KuPS

2021–2023

57 apps⚽ 17

Suwon City FC

2022–2023

22 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Suwon City FC KuPS
27 Mar 2023Free transfer
KuPS Suwon City FC
17 Jan 2022Free transfer
Zulte Waregem KuPS
22 Jan 2021Free transfer
Zulte Waregem MVV
2 Sept 2019Loan
KuPS Zulte Waregem
1 Jul 2018Free transfer

Competitions

Veikkausliiga· Finland

K League 1· South-Korea

NB I· Hungary

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Suomen Cup· Finland

Friendlies· World

UEFA Nations League· World

Magyar Kupa· Hungary

Euro Championship - Qualification· World

Recent form

vs MTK Budapest

NB I · 2–2

@ Zalaegerszegi TE

NB I · 3–1

vs Ujpest

NB I · 2–0

@ Paks

NB I · 0–1

@ Ferencvarosi TC

NB I · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Finland	12	0	2	6.81
2024	Puskas Academy	8	2	1	6.90
2023	KuPS	32	9	0	—
2022	Suwon City FC	27	2	2	6.75
2021	KuPS	39	11	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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