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.

Pichu Atienza

Spain

Spain35 yrs

Age

190 cm cm

Height

84 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Alcoyano

2023–2024

31 apps⚽ 1

Asteras Tripolis

2021–2023

61 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Zaragoza Asteras Tripolis
7 Jul 2021Free transfer
Numancia Zaragoza
4 Jul 2019Transfer
Huesca Hércules
12 Jul 2014
Sevilla Huesca
13 Jul 2013
Atletico Madrid Sevilla
18 Jul 2011

Injury record

Suspended

Jun 2019

Suspended

Feb 2019

Suspended

Dec 2018

Suspended

Jan 2018

Suspended

Feb 2017

Competitions

Super League 1· Greece

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Cup· Greece

Recent form

@ Atromitos

Super League 1 · 1–0

90'7.2

vs Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 0–2

90'7.2

@ PAS Giannina

Super League 1 · 1–0

⚽ 190'8.0

vs Kifisia

Super League 1 · 1–2

90'6.5

@ Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 0–2

30'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Alcoyano	31	1	0	—
2023	Asteras Tripolis	14	1	0	6.72
2022	Asteras Tripolis	22	1	1	6.91
2021	Asteras Tripolis	25	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

152

Fouls

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