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.

Juan Cruz

Spain

Spain33 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Osasuna

2021–2025

163 apps

Career transfers

Rayo Majadahonda Elche
10 Jul 2018
Bologna—
8 Jul 2013
Carrarese Bologna
1 Jul 2013
Bologna Carrarese
26 Jul 2012Loan

Honours

Copa del Rey

Runner-up

Spain · 1× (2022/2023)

Primera División RFEF

Runner-up

Spain · 1× (2017/2018)

Injury record

Leg Injury

Nov 2024

Muscle Injury

Feb 2024

Hamstring

Oct 2023 – Nov 2023

Thigh Injury

Apr 2022

Hamstring

Apr 2021

13 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

La Liga· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

@ Getafe

La Liga

vs Espanyol

La Liga · 1–2

vs Atletico Madrid

La Liga · 1–2

@ Levante

La Liga · 2–3

vs Barcelona

La Liga · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Osasuna	19	0	6.54
2024	Osasuna	39	0	6.62
2023	Osasuna	37	1	6.57
2022	Osasuna	42	0	6.70
2021	Osasuna	26	0	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

169

Fouls

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