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.

Striker

Sergio Núñez

Uruguay

Uruguay25 yrs

Age

177 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Striker

Position

Uruguay

Nationality

Uruguay's explosive and unpredictable striker. Núñez combines blistering pace with raw power and is a constant menace for defenders.

Career clubs

Danubio

2025

21 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Liverpool Montevideo Barcelona SC
19 Jan 2026Loan

Competitions

Primera División - Clausura· Uruguay

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ U. Catolica

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–2

27'6.2

vs Aucas

Liga Pro · 3–0

⚽ 121'7.3

@ Boca Juniors

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–3

34'6.3

vs Leones del Norte

Liga Pro · 2–1

11'6.0

vs Cruzeiro

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Danubio	21	2	1	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2022: Group stage | 2026: Uruguay's spearhead

Career highlights

€75M Liverpool transfer
Benfica Champions League quarter-final hero
Uruguay's new #9

Achievements

Premier LeagueCarabao CupBenfica Liga Champion

← All World Cup stars