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.

Paulino

Spain

Spain28 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

65 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Zaragoza

2025

8 apps

Oviedo

2023–2024

62 apps⚽ 10

CF Pachuca

2022–2024

28 apps⚽ 2

Malaga

2021

38 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Oviedo Zaragoza
2 Aug 2025Free transfer
Oviedo Zaragoza
27 Jul 2025Free transfer
Pachuca Oviedo
19 Jul 2024
Oviedo Pachuca
1 Jul 2024
Pachuca Oviedo
25 Jul 2023Loan
Malaga Pachuca
20 Jun 2022
UD Logroñés Malaga
1 Jul 2021
Alaves UD Logroñés
23 Sept 2020

Injury record

Unknown

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Muscle Injury

Oct 2024 – Dec 2024

Muscle Injury

Feb 2024 – Mar 2024

Muscle Injury

Nov 2023 – Jan 2024

Suspended

Oct 2021

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Liga MX· Mexico

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

@ Granada CF

Segunda División · 1–3

20'6.3

vs Deportivo La Coruna

Segunda División · 0–2

11'6.7

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 1–0

37'7.2

@ AD Ceuta FC

Segunda División · 0–1

73'6.9

vs Albacete

Segunda División · 0–0

63'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Zaragoza	8	0	0	6.93
2024	Oviedo	25	1	1	6.78
2023	Oviedo	40	9	1	6.96
2022	CF Pachuca	25	2	4	6.76
2021	Malaga	38	5	1	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

169

Fouls

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