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.

G. Aurelio

Italy

Italy26 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Italy

Nationality

Career clubs

Spezia

2024–2025

65 apps⚽ 11

Palermo

2022–2023

36 apps⚽ 2

Pontedera

2022

23 apps⚽ 4

Gubbio

2021

17 apps⚽ 1

Cesena

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Spezia Palermo
1 Jul 2025
Palermo Spezia
1 Jul 2025Transfer
Palermo Spezia
15 Jul 2024Loan
Sassuolo Pontedera
8 Jul 2022
Sassuolo Gubbio
15 Jul 2021Loan
Sassuolo Imolese
20 Jan 2021Loan
Sassuolo Cesena
1 Sept 2020Loan

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Italy

Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals· Italy

Serie C - Girone C· Italy

Coppa Italia· Italy

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Pescara

Serie B · 1–1

14'6.7

vs Venezia

Serie B · 2–2

66'6.2

@ Catanzaro

Serie B · 2–4

90'5.9

vs Sudtirol

Serie B · 6–1

⚽ 190'7.3

vs Mantova

Serie B · 0–2

45'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Spezia	35	7	3	6.72
2024	Spezia	30	4	0	6.73
2023	Palermo	27	1	0	6.56
2022	Pontedera	32	5	0	6.62
2021	Gubbio	17	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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