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.

Sergio Castel

Spain

Spain31 yrs

Age

188 cm cm

Height

85 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Apollon Limassol

2025

15 apps

Persib Bandung

2025

1 apps

Malaga

2024

14 apps⚽ 1

Marbella

2024

0 apps

Anorthosis

2022–2023

34 apps⚽ 16

Ibiza

2021–2022

50 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

Malaga Marbella
3 Feb 2025Free transfer
Malaga Marbella
1 Feb 2025Free transfer
Anorthosis Malaga
20 Aug 2024Free transfer
Osasuna Tudelano
31 Jan 2014Loan

Injury record

Calf Injury

Jan 2025

Suspended

May 2023

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

1. Division· Cyprus

Copa del Rey· Spain

Cup· Cyprus

AFC Champions League Two· World

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Recent form

@ Ratchaburi

AFC Champions League Two · 0–3

32'6.3

@ Krasava Ypsonas

1. Division · 1–0

78'6.3

vs Anorthosis

1. Division · 0–0

67'6.6

vs Omonia Nicosia

1. Division · 2–0

17'6.2

@ Akritas

1. Division · 2–0

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Apollon Limassol	16	0	0	6.49
2024	Malaga	14	1	0	6.54
2023	Anorthosis	34	16	0	6.77
2022	Ibiza	16	0	1	6.65
2021	Ibiza	34	9	4	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

160

Fouls

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