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. Alvarado

USA

USA33 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

77 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

USA

Nationality

Career clubs

Mazatlán

2023–2024

21 apps

FC Juarez

2021–2022

21 apps

Inter Miami

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Mazatlán Irapuato
23 Jul 2025Transfer
Mazatlán Irapuato
21 Jul 2025
Inter Miami FC Juarez
1 Jan 2022
Atletico San Luis Inter Miami
29 Jul 2021Free transfer
Necaxa Atletico San Luis
30 Jul 2020
Santos Laguna Necaxa
1 Jan 2018
Club America Santos Laguna
1 Jan 2017
Necaxa Club America
1 Jul 2014
Club America Necaxa
1 Jul 2013Loan
América U20 Club America
1 Jun 2012

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Major League Soccer· USA

Leagues Cup· World

Recent form

@ Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 1–2

vs FC Juarez

Liga MX · 1–1

vs Club America

Liga MX · 0–5

@ Santos Laguna

Liga MX · 0–0

vs Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2024	Mazatlán	6	6.53
2023	Mazatlán	15	6.63
2022	FC Juarez	10	6.78
2021	FC Juarez	12	6.33

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

152

Fouls

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