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.

R. Caroca

ChileChile36 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

Career clubs

Huachipato

2025

49 apps⚽ 5

Nublense

2021–2024

120 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Nublense Huachipato
13 Jan 2025Free transfer
Nublense Huachipato
31 Dec 2024Free transfer
Deportes Iquique Nublense
1 Mar 2021Free transfer
Universidad de Chile Deportes Iquique
6 Jan 2020Free transfer
Deportes Iquique Universidad de Chile
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Colo Colo Deportes Iquique
1 Jul 2013Loan
Colo Colo D. La Serena
5 Jan 2011Loan

Competitions

Primera División· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

vs U. Catolica

Primera División · 0–3

90'6.9

@ Concepción

Primera División · 0–2

90'7.0

vs Union La Calera

Primera División · 3–1

90'6.5

@ D. La Serena

Primera División · 0–0

90'8.3

vs A. Italiano

Primera División · 3–2

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Huachipato	49	5	7.25
2024	Nublense	32	0	6.90
2023	Nublense	38	1	7.01
2022	Nublense	32	2	7.09
2021	Nublense	18	0	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

143

Fouls

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