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.

M. Sepúlveda

ChileChile26 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Universidad de Chile

2023–2025

162 apps⚽ 16

Chile

2025

1 apps

A. Italiano

2022–2023

67 apps⚽ 8

O'Higgins

2021

22 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Universidad de Chile Lanus
14 Jan 2026Transfer
A. Italiano Universidad de Chile
19 Jan 2024Free transfer
O'Higgins A. Italiano
7 Jan 2022Free transfer

Competitions

Primera División· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

Super Cup· Chile

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Friendlies· World

Recent form

@ LDU de Quito

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–2

45'6.7

@ Argentinos JRS

Liga Profesional Argentina · 0–2

11'6.5

@ Always Ready

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–4

45'6.7

vs Deportivo Riestra

Liga Profesional Argentina · 0–0

68'6.9

vs LDU de Quito

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–0

18'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Universidad de Chile	84	9	11	7.09
2024	Universidad de Chile	52	4	5	7.03
2023	A. Italiano	63	9	7	7.08
2022	A. Italiano	31	2	2	6.99
2021	O'Higgins	22	2	3	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

180

Fouls

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