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.

Julio González

Mexico

Mexico34 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Puebla

2025

12 apps

U.N.A.M. - Pumas

2021–2024

90 apps⚽ 1

Mexico

2023–2024

5 apps

Career transfers

U.N.A.M. - Pumas Puebla
28 Jan 2025Transfer
Praviano U.N.A.M. - Pumas
31 Jan 2020
Veracruz Praviano
1 Jul 2019
Tampico Madero Veracruz
1 Jan 2019
Santos Laguna Tampico Madero
1 Jul 2017

Honours

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 5× (2020/2021, 2014/2015, 2012, 2011…)

Campeón de Campeones

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2015)

Copa MX

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2014/2015)

Concacaf Nations League

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2023/2024)

Trofeo Joan Gamper

Runner-up

World · 1× (2022)

Concacaf Champions Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 3× (2022, 2012/2013, 2011/2012)

Competitions

CONCACAF Champions League· World

CONCACAF Nations League· World

Recent form

@ Leon

Liga MX · 2–1

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 0–3

@ FC Juarez

Liga MX · 4–4

@ Club America

Liga MX · 1–2

vs Club Tijuana

Liga MX · 4–3

90'5.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Puebla	12	0	6.45
2024	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	24	0	6.92
2023	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	41	0	7.19
2022	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	21	1	6.57
2021	U.N.A.M. - Pumas	9	0	6.79

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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