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.

I. Govea

Mexico

Mexico28 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

69 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

Santos Laguna

2021–2025

57 apps

Career transfers

Santos Laguna Tlaxcala
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Santos LagunaGovea Ismael
8 Aug 2025Free transfer
Santos Laguna Tlaxcala
8 Aug 2025Free transfer
Club Tijuana Santos Laguna
1 Jul 2023
Santos Laguna Club Tijuana
1 Jul 2022Loan
Atlas Santos Laguna
15 Jun 2020

Honours

Liga MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2020/2021)

Tournoi Maurice Revello

Runner-up

World · 1× (2018)

Injury record

Leg Injury

Mar 2024

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

@ Los Angeles Galaxy

Leagues Cup · 0–4

90'6.3

@ Seattle Sounders

Leagues Cup · 1–2

@ Colorado Rapids

Leagues Cup · 1–2

90'6.9

vs Toluca

Liga MX · 2–4

vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Santos Laguna	2	0	6.60
2024	Santos Laguna	17	0	6.69
2023	Santos Laguna	27	2	6.73
2022	Santos Laguna	2	1	—
2021	Santos Laguna	9	0	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

134

Fouls

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