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.

G. Sepúlveda

Mexico

Mexico26 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Guadalajara Chivas

2021–2025

139 apps⚽ 6

Mexico

2021–2025

6 apps

Honours

Concacaf Nations League

Winner

N/C America · 3× (2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2019/2021)

Liga MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2022/2023)

Copa por México

Runner-up

Mexico · 2× (2022, 2020)

Concacaf Gold Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2021)

Concacaf U20

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2018)

Injury record

Fractured Cheekbone

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

Friendlies· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

CONCACAF Gold Cup· World

CONCACAF Nations League· World

World Cup - Qualification CONCACAF· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 1–2

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 2–2

10'6.6

vs Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 2–0

16'6.6

@ Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 1–3

vs Club Tijuana

Liga MX · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Guadalajara Chivas	16	0	6.60
2024	Guadalajara Chivas	26	2	6.82
2023	Guadalajara Chivas	34	1	6.99
2022	Guadalajara Chivas	40	2	6.84
2021	Guadalajara Chivas	29	1	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

196

Fouls

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