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.

M. Mellado

Argentina

Argentina32 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

AEL

2024

16 apps

Kallithea

2024

11 apps

OFI

2021–2023

84 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Kissamikos Chacarita Juniors
12 Jan 2026Free transfer
Kallithea Kissamikos
1 Aug 2025Free transfer
Kallithea Kissamikos
30 Jul 2025Free transfer
AEL Kallithea
21 Jan 2025Transfer
OFI AEL
28 Jul 2024Free transfer
Chacarita Juniors OFI
2 Aug 2020Transfer
Chacarita Juniors OFI
5 Jul 2018Loan
Deportivo Merlo Chacarita Juniors
1 Jan 2014
Chacarita Juniors Deportivo Merlo
29 Jul 2013Loan

Competitions

Super League 1· Greece

1. Division· Cyprus

Cup· Greece

Cup· Cyprus

Recent form

vs Lamia

Super League 1 · 3–0

67'7.2

@ Volos NFC

Super League 1 · 2–0

90'6.9

vs Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 1–1

@ Levadiakos

Super League 1 · 1–4

57'7.3

vs Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 0–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	AEL	27	0	6.56
2023	OFI	30	0	6.84
2022	OFI	28	2	6.91
2021	OFI	26	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

146

Fouls

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