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.

Juan Antonio

Spain

Spain30 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Tianjin Teda

2025

57 apps⚽ 1

FC Seoul

2025

3 apps

Albacete

2022–2024

142 apps⚽ 1

Lugo

2021

31 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Albacete Tianjin Teda
11 Feb 2025Free transfer
Lugo Albacete
25 Jul 2022Free transfer
Celta Vigo Villarreal
5 Aug 2020
FC Cartagena Celta Vigo
1 Jul 2017
Celta Vigo FC Cartagena
19 Jan 2017Loan
Barcelona Celta Vigo
14 Jul 2016

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Apr 2025

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Super League· China

FA Cup· China

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 2–1

90'7.0

@ Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–2

90'6.5

@ Gangwon FC

K League 1 · 2–1

90'6.6

vs Daejeon Citizen

K League 1 · 0–1

90'8.5

vs Jeonbuk Motors

K League 1 · 1–0

90'

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tianjin Teda	60	1	1	6.86
2024	Albacete	51	0	0	6.66
2023	Albacete	62	1	0	6.58
2022	Albacete	29	0	0	6.60
2021	Lugo	31	1	0	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

117

Fouls

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