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.

Diego Caballo

Spain

Spain31 yrs

Age

171 cm cm

Height

67 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Aalborg

2023–2024

32 apps⚽ 1

Intercity

2024

13 apps

Sydney

2022

28 apps⚽ 2

Sabadell

2021

31 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Albacete Sabadell
12 Aug 2021
Extremadura Albacete
22 Jan 2020
Valencia Deportivo La Coruna
3 Jul 2017
Real Madrid Valencia
13 Jul 2015

Injury record

Suspended

Feb 2020

Suspended

Mar 2019

Competitions

Primera División RFEF - Group 2· Spain

A-League· Australia

1. Division· Denmark

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

DBU Pokalen· Denmark

Superliga· Denmark

Australia Cup· Australia

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Viborg

Superliga · 0–0

11'6.3

@ Lyngby

Superliga · 2–2

vs Vejle

Superliga · 3–3

@ Silkeborg

Superliga · 1–1

27'6.3

vs Randers FC

Superliga · 0–2

13'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Intercity	21	0	0	6.36
2023	Aalborg	24	1	0	—
2022	Sydney	28	2	3	7.14
2021	Sabadell	31	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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