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.

F. Sambueza

Argentina

Argentina37 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Bucaramanga

2023–2025

115 apps⚽ 16

Santa Fe

2023

8 apps

Junior

2021–2022

97 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

Santa Fe Bucaramanga
1 Jan 2024
Junior Santa Fe
2 Jan 2023
Santa Fe Junior
1 Jan 2021
Junior Santa Fe
1 Jul 2019
Deportivo Cali Junior
1 Jul 2018
Temperley Deportivo Cali
1 Jan 2016Loan
—Temperley
1 Jul 2013Free transfer
Huracán de Comodoro—
1 Jul 2011Free transfer
Independiente Neuquén—
1 Jul 2010Free transfer

Injury record

Inactive

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Superliga· Colombia

Recent form

@ Fortaleza FC

Primera A · 1–2

⚽ 190'7.2

vs Jaguares

Primera A · 2–2

🅰 190'7.0

@ Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 0–2

90'7.3

vs Chico

Primera A · 5–0

⚽ 282'10.0

vs Santa Fe

Primera A · 1–2

100'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Bucaramanga	39	7	12	7.27
2024	Bucaramanga	44	6	6	7.14
2023	Bucaramanga	40	3	3	6.97
2022	Junior	54	5	3	6.87
2021	Junior	43	4	0	6.79

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

435

Fouls

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