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.

E. Irala

Argentina

Argentina21 yrs

Age

193 cm

Height

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

San Lorenzo

2022–2025

180 apps⚽ 2

Shabab Al Ahli Dubai

2025

1 apps

Career transfers

San LorenzoShabab Al Ahli
10 Jul 2025Transfer
San Lorenzo Shabab Al Ahli Dubai
10 Jul 2025Transfer

Competitions

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Copa de la Liga Profesional· Argentina

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Pro League· United-Arab-Emirates

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

vs Khorfakkan

Pro League · 3–3

@ Machida Zelvia

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–1

@ Buriram United

AFC Champions League Elite · 3–2

vs Al-Hilal Saudi FC

AFC Champions League Elite · 0–0

vs Platense

Liga Profesional Argentina · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	San Lorenzo	47	0	0	6.56
2024	San Lorenzo	73	2	1	6.71
2023	San Lorenzo	61	0	0	6.56
2022	San Lorenzo	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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