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.

Arbilla

Spain

Spain38 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

76 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Eibar

2021–2025

162 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Espanyol Eibar
30 Aug 2016Transfer
Rayo Vallecano Espanyol
1 Jul 2014
Hércules Rayo Vallecano
29 Jan 2013Free transfer

Injury record

LCL Knee Injury

May 2025

Suspended

Apr 2025

Abdominal Strain

Nov 2024 – Jan 2025

Suspended

Oct 2024

Suspended

May 2024 – Jun 2024

Suspended

Jun 2023

Suspended

Jan 2023 – Feb 2023

Suspended

Mar 2022

Suspended

Jan 2021

Knock

Dec 2020 – Jan 2021

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

@ Castellón

Segunda División · 1–2

90'6.9

vs Cordoba

Segunda División · 2–0

83'7.3

@ Cultural Leonesa

Segunda División · 1–2

90'6.3

@ Mirandes

Segunda División · 1–0

84'6.9

vs Malaga

Segunda División · 2–4

90'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Eibar	30	4	1	7.12
2024	Eibar	26	0	0	7.01
2023	Eibar	44	1	1	7.06
2022	Eibar	36	0	0	6.98
2021	Eibar	26	0	0	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

252

Fouls

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