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.

J. Hernández

Mexico

Mexico21 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

Club Queretaro

2021–2025

11 apps

Dorados

2024

10 apps⚽ 2

Club Tijuana

2024

2 apps⚽ 1

Elche II

2022–2023

31 apps⚽ 10

Mexico U23

2023

5 apps

Mexico U20

2022

5 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Club Queretaro Tapatío
31 Dec 2025Transfer
Club Tijuana Club Queretaro
10 Jul 2025
Dorados Club Tijuana
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Club Tijuana Dorados
7 Feb 2025
Elche II Club Tijuana
24 Jul 2024Free transfer

Competitions

Tercera División RFEF - Promotion - Play-offs· Spain

Liga de Expansión MX· Mexico

Liga MX· Mexico

CONCACAF U20· World

Tournoi Maurice Revello· World

Leagues Cup· World

Recent form

@ Toluca

Liga MX · 0–4

vs Puebla

Liga MX · 3–1

vs Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 0–2

13'7.3

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 2–2

@ CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Club Queretaro	7	0	6.39
2024	Dorados	12	3	7.00
2023	Elche II	32	10	—
2022	Mexico U20	9	2	—
2021	Club Queretaro	4	0	6.40

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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