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.

U. Rivas

Mexico

Mexico29 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

2022–2025

103 apps⚽ 8

Santos Laguna

2021–2022

14 apps

Career transfers

Santos Laguna U.N.A.M. - Pumas
4 Jan 2023Free transfer

Honours

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 3× (2020/2021, 2017/2018, 2014/2015)

Campeón de Campeones

Winner

Mexico · 2× (2017/2018, 2015)

Copa MX

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2014/2015)

Concacaf U17

Winner

N/C America · 1× (2012/2013)

FIFA U17 World Cup

Runner-up

World · 1× (2013)

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 1–2

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 0–0

vs CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 1–0

10'6.7

@ CF Pachuca

Liga MX · 0–1

@ Club America

Liga MX · 3–3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	8	0	0	6.53
2024	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	41	1	0	6.50
2023	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	43	6	2	6.87
2022	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	12	1	0	6.47
2021	Santos Laguna	13	0	0	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

129

Fouls

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