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.

V. Cherov

RussiaRussia29 yrs

Age

185 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Russia

Nationality

Career clubs

Fakel

2021–2024

99 apps⚽ 4

Chernomorets

2024

14 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Chernomorets Fakel
27 Aug 2025Free transfer
Fakel Chernomorets
29 Aug 2024Free transfer
Urozhay Fakel
1 Jan 2021Free transfer
Chernomorets Urozhay
1 Jan 2020Free transfer
Druzhba Chernomorets
19 Aug 2019Free transfer
—Druzhba
12 Sept 2018Free transfer
FC Krasnodar—
22 Feb 2018Free transfer
Khimki FC Krasnodar
22 Aug 2016
FC Krasnodar Khimki
1 Jul 2016Loan

Competitions

First League· Russia

Premier League· Russia

Cup· Russia

Recent form

vs Akron

Premier League · 0–2

@ Dynamo

Premier League · 1–3

72'6.2

@ PFC Sochi

Premier League · 0–0

60'6.7

vs Krylya Sovetov

Premier League · 0–1

90'6.6

@ Krasnodar

Premier League · 0–2

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Chernomorets	18	2	0	6.30
2023	Fakel	28	2	1	6.83
2022	Fakel	28	0	3	6.63
2021	Fakel	39	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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