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

C. Jiménez

Mexico

Mexico23 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Striker

Position

Mexico

Nationality

Mexico's brave warrior who came back from a horrific skull fracture. Jiménez's aerial ability and link-up play have been elite for a decade.

Career clubs

Cruz Azul

2025

0 apps

Competitions

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Liga MX· Mexico

Recent form

@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 2–1

@ Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–1

vs Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–2

vs Los Angeles FC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–1

@ Los Angeles FC

CONCACAF Champions League · 0–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cruz Azul	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

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

World Cup history

2014: Group stage | 2018: Round of 16 | 2022: Group stage | 2026: Mexico's veteran

Career highlights

Wolves' record signing
Skull fracture comeback
Benfica Europa League

Achievements

Wolves legendLiga MX (Club América)100+ Mexico capsBenfica titles

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