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. Márquez

Mexico

Mexico25 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Cruz Azul

2025

36 apps⚽ 5

Mexico

2024–2025

0 apps

Atlas

2021–2024

142 apps⚽ 10

Career transfers

Atlas Cruz Azul
10 Jul 2025Transfer
Atlas Cruz Azul
30 Jun 2025Transfer

Honours

Concacaf Nations League

Winner

N/C America · 1× (2024/2025)

Campeón de Campeones

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2022)

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2021/2022)

Campeones Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2022)

Supercopa MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2021/2022)

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Campeones Cup· World

FIFA Intercontinental Cup· World

Friendlies· World

CONCACAF Nations League· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 2–1

90'7.2

vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 0–0

90'6.6

@ Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–1

⚽ 190'7.3

vs Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–2

90'6.6

vs Atlas

Liga MX · 1–0

19'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cruz Azul	36	5	1	6.88
2024	Atlas	36	5	3	6.95
2023	Atlas	32	2	0	6.86
2022	Atlas	34	1	3	6.83
2021	Atlas	40	2	1	6.85

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

195

Fouls

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