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.

S. Díaz

Paraguay

Paraguay27 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Paraguay

Nationality

Career clubs

Sportivo Luqueno

2025

16 apps⚽ 2

Panetolikos

2023–2024

42 apps⚽ 4

Cerro Porteno

2022–2023

19 apps⚽ 2

Club America

2021

1 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Real Madrid Club America
1 Jul 2020Loan
Real Madrid Cerro Porteno
1 Jul 2019Loan
Real Madrid Corinthians
27 Jul 2018Loan
Real Madrid Lugo
10 Aug 2017Loan
Cerro Porteno Real Madrid
1 Jul 2016Transfer

Competitions

Super League 1· Greece

Division Profesional - Apertura· Paraguay

Cup· Greece

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Libertad Asuncion

Division Profesional - Apertura · 2–3

⚽ 164'7.3

@ Rubio NU

Division Profesional - Apertura · 0–0

26'6.5

vs Sportivo Trinidense

Division Profesional - Apertura · 2–1

67'5.9

@ Club Guarani

Division Profesional - Apertura · 1–2

90'7.2

vs Deportivo Recoleta

Division Profesional - Apertura · 2–1

79'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Sportivo Luqueno	16	2	1	6.96
2024	Panetolikos	12	1	0	6.78
2023	Panetolikos	39	3	1	6.87
2022	Cerro Porteno	10	2	0	6.83
2021	Club America	1	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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