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.

Carlos Hernández

Spain

Spain35 yrs

Age

185 cm cm

Height

80 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career transfers

Oviedo Alcorcon
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Lugo Oviedo
1 Jul 2017Free transfer
Zaragoza Sabadell
9 Aug 2013
Real Jaén Zaragoza
14 Jul 2012Transfer

Injury record

Suspended

May 2024

Suspended

Feb 2020

Suspended

Mar 2019 – Apr 2019

Suspended

May 2018 – Jun 2018

Suspended

Jan 2018

Suspended

Nov 2017

Suspended

Mar 2017

Suspended

May 2016

Suspended

Jan 2016 – Feb 2016

Suspended

Oct 2015

Recent form

@ FC Andorra

Segunda División · 2–0

8'6.9

vs Malaga

Segunda División · 1–4

90'5.7

vs Castellón

Segunda División · 1–1

90'7.6

@ Sporting Gijon

Segunda División · 2–1

90'6.6

vs Racing Santander

Segunda División · 0–0

90'7.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	AD Ceuta FC	40	1	0	6.72
2023	Eldense	31	1	0	6.91
2022	Eldense	1	0	0	5.90
2021	Alcorcon	43	0	0	6.54
2020	Oviedo	39	0	1	6.63
2019	Oviedo	30	0	1	6.71
2018	Numancia	1	0	0	5.70
2018	Oviedo	26	4	1	6.74
2017	Oviedo	40	6	2	6.92
2016	Lugo	28	1	0	6.97
2016	Oviedo	42	0	0	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

365

Fouls

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