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.

N. Rommens

Belgium

Belgium31 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Belgium

Nationality

Career clubs

Lommel United

2023–2025

72 apps⚽ 4

Zulte Waregem

2022–2024

103 apps⚽ 6

RWDM

2021

30 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Zulte Waregem Lommel United
30 Jun 2025Free transfer
RWDM Zulte Waregem
1 Jul 2022Free transfer
Roeselare RWDM
1 Jul 2020Free transfer
KVC Westerlo Roeselare
1 Aug 2019Free transfer
Dessel Sport KVC Westerlo
14 Jul 2016
KVC Westerlo Dessel Sport
1 Jul 2015

Competitions

Challenger Pro League· Belgium

Cup· Belgium

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Dender

Jupiler Pro League

17'6.7

vs Dender

Jupiler Pro League · 3–2

@ Beerschot VA

Jupiler Pro League · 3–1

26'6.5

vs Beerschot VA

Jupiler Pro League · 3–1

17'6.3

@ Liège

Jupiler Pro League · 2–1

17'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Lommel United	31	2	1	6.93
2024	Zulte Waregem	59	3	9	7.09
2023	Zulte Waregem	48	3	4	7.03
2022	Zulte Waregem	37	2	4	6.97
2021	RWDM	30	4	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

118

Fouls

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