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.

I. Lichnovsky

ChileChile31 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career transfers

FC Porto Necaxa
2 Jul 2017Transfer
Valladolid FC Porto
1 Jul 2017
FC Porto Valladolid
2 Aug 2016Loan
Sporting Gijon FC Porto
1 Jul 2016
FC Porto Sporting Gijon
25 Jan 2016Loan
Universidad de Chile FC Porto
1 Jul 2014Transfer

Injury record

MCL Knee Injury

Aug 2024 – Jul 2025

Recent form

@ Kocaelispor

Süper Lig · 1–0

90'7.3

vs Gençlerbirliği S.K.

Süper Lig · 1–0

🅰 190'7.9

@ Beşiktaş

Süper Lig · 0–0

90'7.2

vs Eyüpspor

Süper Lig · 1–2

90'6.6

@ Konyaspor

Süper Lig · 0–3

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Chile	2	0	0	6.60
2025	Club America	17	1	0	6.90
2025	Fatih Karagümrük	13	0	2	7.02
2024	Club America	13	0	0	6.84
2024	Chile	6	0	0	7.10
2023	Tigres UANL	6	0	0	7.13
2023	Club America	36	2	2	7.07
2022	Tigres UANL	41	0	0	6.88
2021	Tigres UANL	11	1	0	6.60
2021	Al Shabab	15	0	1	6.98
2020	Cruz Azul	11	0	0	6.95
2020	Al Shabab	25	3	1	7.08

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

284

Fouls

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