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.

Fran Manzanara

Spain

Spain29 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

75 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Debreceni VSC

2025

15 apps

Racing Ferrol

2021–2024

128 apps⚽ 5

Numancia

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Levante Numancia
4 Oct 2020
Ponferradina Levante
4 Aug 2020
Atletico Madrid Levante
25 Jul 2016
—Atletico Madrid
1 Jul 2016
Atletico Madrid—
1 Aug 2015Loan

Injury record

Unknown

May 2025

Suspended

May 2025

Hamstring

Nov 2024 – Feb 2025

Suspended

Dec 2019

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Group 2· Spain

NB I· Hungary

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Ujpest

NB I · 2–1

8'6.7

@ Paks

NB I · 2–5

14'6.2

vs Gyori ETO FC

NB I · 1–1

18'6.9

@ Diosgyori VTK

NB I · 5–0

12'6.9

@ Kisvarda FC

NB I · 0–0

28'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Debreceni VSC	15	0	0	6.69
2024	Racing Ferrol	24	0	1	6.79
2023	Racing Ferrol	32	1	0	6.51
2022	Racing Ferrol	39	3	0	—
2021	Racing Ferrol	33	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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