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.

Salva Ruiz

Spain

Spain31 yrs

Age

182 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Castellón

2021–2025

127 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Valencia Deportivo La Coruna
2 Sept 2019
Mallorca Valencia
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Valencia Granada CF
17 Jul 2015Loan
Tenerife Valencia
30 Jan 2014
Valencia Tenerife
9 Aug 2013Loan

Injury record

Hamstring

Feb 2025 – May 2025

Unknown

Nov 2024

Suspended

Jun 2019

Ankle Injury

Jan 2016 – Feb 2016

Suspended

Aug 2015

Competitions

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Segunda División· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Group 2· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

vs Eibar

Segunda División · 2–1

@ Huesca

Segunda División · 1–0

vs Cadiz

Segunda División · 1–1

@ AD Ceuta FC

Segunda División · 1–1

vs Cordoba

Segunda División · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Castellón	21	0	6.64
2024	Castellón	22	0	6.61
2023	Castellón	27	1	—
2022	Castellón	25	0	—
2021	Castellón	32	3	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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