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. Carrillo

Mexico

Mexico24 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Santos Laguna

2021–2025

77 apps⚽ 4

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

2025

17 apps⚽ 4

Mexico

2022–2024

2 apps

Sporting Gijon

2022–2023

26 apps⚽ 1

Mexico U23

2022–2023

8 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Sporting Gijon Santos Laguna
13 Jan 2024
Santos Laguna Sporting Gijon
1 Aug 2022Loan

Honours

Liga MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2020/2021)

Injury record

LCL Knee Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Segunda División· Spain

Leagues Cup· World

Pan American Games· World

Copa del Rey· Spain

CAC Games· World

Friendlies· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 1–2

90'6.9

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 0–0

90'7.5

vs CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 1–0

⚽ 189'8.5

@ CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 0–1

90'6.7

vs Club America

Liga MX · 3–3

⚽ 174'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	20	5	3	7.07
2024	Santos Laguna	30	0	0	6.92
2023	Santos Laguna	22	3	3	7.18
2022	Sporting Gijon	32	2	0	6.64
2021	Santos Laguna	26	2	0	6.57

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

103

Fouls

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