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.

Erik Morán

Spain

Spain34 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

74 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Andorra

2024

18 apps⚽ 1

Ponferradina

2021–2023

65 apps⚽ 1

Amorebieta

2023

33 apps

Career transfers

AEK Athens FC Malaga
29 Jan 2019Loan
Leganes AEK Athens FC
2 Jan 2018Transfer
Zaragoza Leganes
31 Jan 2017
Athletic Club Zaragoza
23 Jul 2015Loan
Athletic Club Leganes
29 Jan 2015Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Mar 2024

Suspended

Jan 2023

Suspended

Nov 2022

Suspended

Feb 2022

Suspended

Apr 2017

Knock

Feb 2017 – Mar 2017

Suspended

Jan 2016 – Feb 2016

Suspended

May 2015

Suspended

Feb 2015 – Mar 2015

Suspended

Nov 2013

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs FC Cartagena

Copa del Rey · 0–1

59'6.7

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 0–1

72'6.6

vs Espanyol

Segunda División · 0–0

69'6.9

@ Tenerife

Segunda División · 1–0

67'6.9

vs Villarreal II

Segunda División · 2–0

16'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FC Andorra	18	1	0	—
2023	Amorebieta	33	0	4	6.71
2022	Ponferradina	26	0	0	6.66
2021	Ponferradina	39	1	1	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

173

Fouls

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