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.

Ekain Zenitagoia

Spain

Spain32 yrs

Age

179 cm cm

Height

74 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Real Murcia

2025

2 apps

Racing Santander

2023–2024

43 apps⚽ 5

Ibiza

2021–2022

74 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Racing Santander Real Murcia
19 Jul 2025Free transfer
Racing Santander Real Murcia
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Ibiza Racing Santander
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Amorebieta Ibiza
15 Aug 2020
Durango Amorebieta
2 Jul 2019

Injury record

Hamstring

Dec 2024 – Feb 2025

Hamstring

Aug 2024 – Sept 2024

Suspended

Mar 2023

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 1–4

vs Mirandes

Segunda División · 3–3

vs Granada CF

Segunda División · 2–1

@ Eldense

Segunda División · 3–3

@ Almeria

Segunda División · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Real Murcia	2	0	0	—
2024	Racing Santander	10	2	0	6.73
2023	Racing Santander	33	3	1	6.58
2022	Ibiza	41	6	4	6.71
2021	Ibiza	33	6	1	6.69

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

101

Fouls

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