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.

M. López

Argentina

Argentina34 yrs

Age

190 cm cm

Height

84 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career transfers

Cadiz FC Juarez
19 Jan 2022Free transfer
Villarreal Cadiz
12 Jul 2017
La Roda Villarreal
1 Jul 2015
Villarreal La Roda
2 Sept 2014Loan
Huesca Villarreal
1 Jul 2014
Villarreal Huesca
12 Aug 2013Loan
Fuenlabrada Villarreal
11 Aug 2013

Injury record

Suspended

Feb 2023 – Mar 2023

Knock

Jan 2022 – Feb 2022

Calf Injury

Mar 2021 – Apr 2021

Suspended

Feb 2021

Knock

Jan 2021

Knock

Oct 2020 – Nov 2020

Suspended

Sept 2019 – Oct 2019

Suspended

Jan 2019 – Feb 2019

Recent form

@ Malaga

Segunda División · 1–1

90'7.2

vs Zaragoza

Segunda División · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Levante

Segunda División · 0–0

90'7.5

vs Albacete

Segunda División · 0–5

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 2–2

11'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2022	Ibiza	11	0	6.71
2021	Cadiz	18	1	6.78
2021	FC Juarez	6	0	6.88
2020	Cadiz	30	2	6.67
2019	Cadiz	17	2	6.78
2018	Cadiz	28	2	6.95
2017	Cadiz	23	0	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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