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.

Olaetxea

Spain

Spain33 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Eibar

2025

29 apps⚽ 1

Sporting Gijon

2024

38 apps⚽ 2

Albacete

2022–2023

79 apps⚽ 5

Amorebieta

2021

36 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Sporting Gijon Eibar
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Albacete Sporting Gijon
10 Jul 2024Free transfer
Amorebieta Albacete
25 Jul 2022Free transfer
Athletic Club Gernika
12 Jul 2017

Injury record

Facial Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Suspended

Feb 2025

Leg Injury

Oct 2024

Suspended

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Suspended

Oct 2023

Suspended

May 2023

Suspended

Oct 2022

Suspended

Dec 2021 – Jan 2022

Suspended

Apr 2021 – May 2021

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

@ Castellón

Segunda División · 1–2

vs Cordoba

Segunda División · 2–0

30'6.7

@ Cultural Leonesa

Segunda División · 1–2

32'6.3

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 1–0

22'7.2

vs Malaga

Segunda División · 2–4

62'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Eibar	29	1	1	6.77
2024	Sporting Gijon	38	2	1	6.93
2023	Albacete	37	2	2	6.92
2022	Albacete	42	3	3	6.91
2021	Amorebieta	36	2	1	6.66

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

337

Fouls

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