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. Parigini

Italy

Italy29 yrs

Age

180 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Italy

Nationality

Career clubs

Audace Cerignola

2024

10 apps

Feralpisalo

2023

13 apps

Genoa

2021–2023

0 apps

Como

2021–2022

59 apps⚽ 2

Italy U21

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Genoa Feralpisalo
28 Aug 2023
Como Genoa
1 Jul 2023
Genoa Como
31 Jul 2021Loan
Ascoli Genoa
1 Jul 2021
Genoa Ascoli
1 Feb 2021Loan
Cremonese Genoa
1 Sept 2020
Genoa Cremonese
31 Jan 2020Loan
Torino Genoa
30 Jan 2020
Benevento Torino
1 Jul 2018
Torino Benevento
31 Aug 2017Loan
Bari Torino
1 Jul 2017
Torino Juve Stabia
21 Aug 2013Loan

Competitions

Serie B· Italy

Serie C - Supercoppa Lega Finals· Italy

Coppa Italia· Italy

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Serie A· Italy

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Modena

Serie B · 2–3

@ Brescia

Serie B · 1–4

64'6.3

vs Sampdoria

Serie B · 0–1

67'6.7

@ Parma

Serie B · 0–4

18'6.6

vs Venezia

Serie B · 1–2

20'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Audace Cerignola	10	0	0	—
2023	Feralpisalo	13	0	1	6.58
2022	Como	28	0	1	6.63
2021	Como	31	2	1	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

161

Fouls

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