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.

J. Rivas

Mexico

Mexico23 yrs

Age

171 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

2021–2025

31 apps

Puebla

2024–2025

13 apps

Mexico U20

2022

3 apps

Career transfers

Puebla U.N.A.M. - Pumas
31 Dec 2025Loan
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Puebla
2 Jan 2025Transfer
U.N.A.M. - Pumas Pumas Tabasco
2 Feb 2021

Honours

Trofeo Joan Gamper

Runner-up

World · 1× (2022)

Concacaf Champions Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2022)

Liga MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2020/2021)

Injury record

Ankle Injury

Mar 2024 – May 2024

Leg Injury

Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 1–2

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 0–0

vs CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 1–0

@ CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 0–1

vs Club America

Liga MX · 3–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	8	0	6.54
2024	Puebla	13	1	6.61
2023	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	20	0	6.91
2022	Mexico U20	5	1	6.30
2021	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	1	0	6.20

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars