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.

Botía

Spain

Spain36 yrs

Age

189 cm

Height

89 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Kifisia

2023–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

Al Wehda Club

2021–2023

8 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Olympiakos Piraeus Al-Hilal Saudi FC
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Sevilla Olympiakos Piraeus
31 Jul 2014
Elche Sevilla
1 Jul 2014
Sevilla Elche
24 Jul 2013Loan
Sporting Gijon Sevilla
15 Aug 2012Transfer
Barcelona Sporting Gijon
1 Jul 2009

Injury record

Knee Injury

Nov 2012

Competitions

Super League 1· Greece

Super League 2· Greece

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Cup· Greece

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

vs Larisa

Super League 1 · 3–2

73'6.5

@ Asteras Tripolis

Super League 1 · 0–0

55'7.0

vs Atromitos

Super League 1 · 0–3

@ Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 2–1

77'6.6

@ Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 1–0

8'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kifisia	11	0	0	6.65
2024	Kifisia	19	0	0	—
2023	Kifisia	14	1	1	6.65
2022	Al Wehda Club	8	1	0	6.91
2021	Al Wehda Club	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

145

Fouls

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