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.

R. Mulumba

Congo DRCongo DR33 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Congo DR

Nationality

Career clubs

Bandırmaspor

2021–2025

141 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Chateauroux Bandırmaspor
6 Jul 2021Free transfer
AS Eupen Chateauroux
22 Aug 2019
Gazelec FC Ajaccio AS Eupen
23 Jan 2018
Lorient Dijon
22 Aug 2013Loan
Dijon Lorient
1 Jul 2013
Lorient Dijon
12 Jan 2013Loan
Amiens Lorient
1 Jul 2010Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Jul 2018 – Aug 2018

Ankle Injury

Sept 2015 – Oct 2015

Ankle Injury

Aug 2015

Ankle/Foot Injury

Nov 2012 – Dec 2012

Competitions

1. Lig· Turkey

Türkiye Kupası· Turkey

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Sivasspor

1. Lig · 1–0

90'7.3

@ Erzurumspor FK

1. Lig · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Amed

1. Lig · 2–0

90'6.9

@ Bodrum FK

1. Lig · 0–0

90'6.9

vs Sarıyer

1. Lig · 0–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Bandırmaspor	29	1	2	7.10
2024	Bandırmaspor	27	1	0	6.74
2023	Bandırmaspor	23	1	0	7.10
2022	Bandırmaspor	30	1	2	6.72
2021	Bandırmaspor	32	1	2	7.15

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

357

Fouls

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