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.

Central Midfielder

M. Fernandez

Argentina

Argentina24 yrs

Age

Central Midfielder

Position

Midfield — right

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

The 2022 World Cup Young Player of the Tournament. Enzo combines elegant passing with tenacious pressing and has a wand of a right foot.

Recent form

vs Union Santa Fe

Liga Profesional Argentina · 1–2

53'6.3

vs Fluminense

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–1

86'7.3

vs Deportivo La Guaira

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 4–1

🅰 187'6.9

vs Gimnasia M.

Liga Profesional Argentina · 5–1

72'6.7

@ Fluminense

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2–1

81'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Independ. Rivadavia	19	2	3	6.72
2025	Independ. Rivadavia	32	2	3	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2022: Winner (Young Player Award) | 2026: Argentina's midfield conductor

Career highlights

World Cup winner at 21
Record British transfer (£107M)
Benfica Champions League star

Achievements

2022 World Cup WinnerWC Young Player AwardCopa América 2024Benfica Liga Champion

← All World Cup stars