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. Van Damme

Belgium

Belgium34 yrs

Age

193 cm cm

Height

82 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Belgium

Nationality

Career clubs

VW Hamme

2024

0 apps

Standard Liege

2022–2023

0 apps

SK Beveren

2022

19 apps⚽ 2

KV Mechelen

2021

6 apps

Career transfers

Waasland-beveren Standard Liege
1 Jul 2023
Standard Liege Waasland-beveren
19 Aug 2022Loan
KV Mechelen Standard Liege
11 Jan 2022Free transfer
Waasland-beveren KV Mechelen
30 Aug 2018
KV Mechelen Waasland-beveren
1 Jul 2017
Waasland-beveren KV Mechelen
1 Jul 2012

Competitions

Challenger Pro League· Belgium

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Cup· Belgium

Friendlies Clubs· World

Third Amateur Division - Play-offs· Belgium

Recent form

@ St. Truiden

Jupiler Pro League · 0–3

26'6.5

vs Union St. Gilloise

Jupiler Pro League · 1–3

57'6.7

@ Kortrijk

Jupiler Pro League · 1–0

vs Gent

Jupiler Pro League · 0–1

17'6.7

vs Cercle Brugge

Jupiler Pro League · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	VW Hamme	0	0	—
2023	Standard Liege	0	0	—
2022	SK Beveren	19	2	—
2021	KV Mechelen	6	0	6.40

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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