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.

C. Villanueva

ChileChile39 yrs

Age

174 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

Career clubs

A. Italiano

2024

14 apps

Magallanes

2022–2023

58 apps⚽ 3

Palestino

2021–2022

40 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

A. ItalianoVillanueva Carlos
30 Dec 2024End of career
Magallanes A. Italiano
20 Jan 2024Free transfer
Palestino Magallanes
13 Jun 2022Free transfer
Al-Fayha Palestino
10 Sept 2020Free transfer
Al-Ittihad FC Al-Fayha
15 Jan 2020Free transfer
Al Shabab Al-Ittihad FC
1 Jul 2016Free transfer
U. Catolica Al Shabab
1 Jul 2013
Al Shabab U. Catolica
1 Jan 2013Loan

Competitions

Primera División· Chile

Primera B· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

@ Palestino

Primera División · 0–2

28'6.6

vs Deportes Copiapo

Primera División · 4–1

69'7.3

vs Huachipato

Primera División · 0–2

17'6.6

vs O'Higgins

Primera División · 2–0

vs Cobreloa

Primera División · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	A. Italiano	14	0	0	6.85
2023	Magallanes	36	3	4	6.91
2022	Magallanes	32	1	0	6.70
2021	Palestino	30	8	4	7.21

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

163

Fouls

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