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. Castro

ChileChile29 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportes Temuco

2024–2025

75 apps⚽ 10

Cobresal

2023–2024

61 apps⚽ 7

Union San Felipe

2021–2022

48 apps⚽ 17

Career transfers

Deportes TemucoCastro Gutierrez Julio
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Cobresal Deportes Temuco
29 Jun 2024Free transfer
Union San Felipe Cobresal
7 Jan 2023Free transfer
Linares Unido Union San Felipe
6 Jan 2020Free transfer
Rangers de Talca Linares Unido
1 Jan 2018Free transfer

Competitions

Copa Chile· Chile

Primera B· Chile

Primera División· Chile

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ Barcelona SC

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–2

@ Talleres Cordoba

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–1

30'6.3

vs Sao Paulo

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–3

17'6.3

vs Talleres Cordoba

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–2

vs Nublense

Primera División · 2–2

66'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Deportes Temuco	36	4	6.66
2024	Deportes Temuco	49	7	6.65
2023	Cobresal	51	6	6.65
2022	Union San Felipe	24	11	—
2021	Union San Felipe	24	6	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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