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.

L. García

Mexico

Mexico33 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

83 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

Toluca

2021–2025

80 apps

Career transfers

Club Queretaro Toluca
9 Jun 2016Loan
Club Queretaro Zacatepec 1948
15 Dec 2014Loan
Jaguares de Chiapas Club Queretaro
1 Jul 2013

Honours

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 3× (2025, 2022/2023, 2017/2018)

Campeón de Campeones

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2025)

Copa MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2017/2018)

Injury record

Knee Injury

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

Campeón de Campeones· Mexico

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Tigres UANL

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–1

120'8.9

@ CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 0–2

90'6.9

vs Los Angeles FC

CONCACAF Champions League · 4–0

97'7.3

vs CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 0–1

90'8.3

@ Los Angeles FC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–2

90'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Toluca	23	7.08
2024	Toluca	33	6.76
2023	Toluca	0	—
2022	Toluca	0	—
2021	Toluca	24	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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