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.

P. Vargas

ChileChile32 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

Career clubs

Huachipato

2023–2025

59 apps⚽ 3

Deportes Copiapo

2024

11 apps

Nublense

2021–2022

58 apps⚽ 10

Career transfers

Deportes Copiapo Huachipato
5 Mar 2025Free transfer
Coquimbo Unido Nublense
1 Jan 2018Free transfer
A. Italiano Coquimbo Unido
1 Jan 2017Free transfer
O'Higgins A. Italiano
1 Jul 2016Loan
Barnechea O'Higgins
1 Jul 2013
O'Higgins Barnechea
1 Jan 2013Loan

Competitions

Primera División· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

vs U. Catolica

Primera División · 0–3

90'7.3

@ Concepción

Primera División · 0–2

90'6.9

vs Union La Calera

Primera División · 3–1

🅰 190'7.6

@ D. La Serena

Primera División · 0–0

90'7.9

vs A. Italiano

Primera División · 3–2

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Huachipato	30	0	0	6.71
2024	Huachipato	29	3	0	6.68
2023	Huachipato	11	0	0	6.64
2022	Nublense	29	4	2	6.96
2021	Nublense	29	6	2	7.18

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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