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. Schallenberg

Germany

Germany27 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Germany

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Schalke 04

2023–2025

92 apps⚽ 3

SC Paderborn 07

2021–2022

69 apps⚽ 6

Career transfers

SC Paderborn 07 FC Schalke 04
1 Jul 2023Transfer
Verl SC Paderborn 07
1 Jul 2020
SC Paderborn 07 Verl
1 Jul 2018Loan

Injury record

Calf Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Red Card

Aug 2024

Red Card

Aug 2023 – Sept 2023

Competitions

2. Bundesliga· Germany

DFB Pokal· Germany

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Eintracht Braunschweig

2. Bundesliga · 1–0

90'6.9

@ 1. FC Nürnberg

2. Bundesliga · 0–3

64'6.5

vs Fortuna Düsseldorf

2. Bundesliga · 1–0

90'6.7

@ SC Paderborn 07

2. Bundesliga · 3–2

90'6.9

vs Preußen Münster

2. Bundesliga · 4–1

60'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Schalke 04	32	0	1	6.87
2024	FC Schalke 04	32	3	1	6.93
2023	FC Schalke 04	28	0	2	6.90
2022	SC Paderborn 07	36	3	1	7.13
2021	SC Paderborn 07	33	3	3	7.14

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

256

Fouls

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