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.

Centre-Back

J. Romero

Argentina

Argentina22 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Centre-Back

Position

Argentina

Nationality

An ultra-aggressive centre-back who steps out to win the ball with ferocious intensity. Romero is a World Cup winner whose passion and fire are infectious.

Career clubs

Tigre

2025

45 apps⚽ 4

Injury record

Lacking Match Fitness

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Shoulder Injury

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Injury

Jun 2023

Injury

Apr 2023

Competitions

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Recent form

@ America de Cali

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 1–1

⚽ 190'7.2

@ Macara

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 2–2

⚽ 289'9.0

@ Rosario Central

Liga Profesional Argentina · 1–1

⚽ 142'7.3

vs America de Cali

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 2–0

13'6.5

@ Alianza Atletico

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 1–1

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tigre	45	4	3	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

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

World Cup history

2022: World Cup winner | 2026: Argentina's aggressive defensive leader

Career highlights

World Cup winner 2022
Copa America champion
Atalanta Serie A best defender award

Achievements

World Cup Winner 2022Copa America 2021Serie A Best Defender (Atalanta)

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