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.

V. Vada

Argentina

Argentina29 yrs

Age

175 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Damac

2025

31 apps⚽ 11

Rubin

2023–2024

52 apps⚽ 6

Zaragoza

2021–2022

67 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Zaragoza Rubin
14 Sept 2023Free transfer
Almeria Zaragoza
31 Aug 2021Free transfer
Almeria Tenerife
4 Oct 2020Loan
Bordeaux Almeria
23 Aug 2019Transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Jan 2023

Suspended

Feb 2022 – Mar 2022

Suspended

Jan 2022

Suspended

Mar 2021

Suspended

Jan 2020 – Feb 2020

Suspended

Nov 2019

Knee Injury

Feb 2019 – Mar 2019

Thigh Injury

Sept 2018

Groin Injury

Sept 2016 – Oct 2016

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Premier League· Russia

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Cup· Russia

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

vs Al-Fayha

Pro League · 3–0

🅰 287'7.5

@ Al-Ittihad FC

Pro League · 1–2

90'6.3

vs Al Khaleej Saihat

Pro League · 0–2

90'7.3

@ Al-Hilal Saudi FC

Pro League · 0–1

90'6.9

vs Al Okhdood

Pro League · 2–0

⚽ 1🅰 190'8.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Damac	31	11	4	7.19
2024	Rubin	30	2	2	6.95
2023	Rubin	22	4	3	7.12
2022	Zaragoza	38	4	3	6.82
2021	Zaragoza	29	7	0	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

279

Fouls

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