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.

Rubén Alcaraz

Spain

Spain34 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

81 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Granada CF

2025

32 apps⚽ 5

Cadiz

2021–2024

111 apps⚽ 11

Valladolid

2021

16 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Cadiz Granada CF
2 Sept 2025Free transfer
Cadiz Granada CF
30 Aug 2025Free transfer
Valladolid Cadiz
1 Jul 2022
Valladolid Cadiz
20 Jan 2022Loan
Girona Valladolid
3 Aug 2018Transfer
Almeria Girona
1 Jul 2018
Girona Almeria
11 Jul 2017Loan
L'Hospitalet Girona
1 Jul 2015

Competitions

La Liga· Spain

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Burgos

Segunda División · 0–1

78'6.6

@ Cordoba

Segunda División · 0–1

90'6.6

@ Zaragoza

Segunda División · 1–0

90'7.5

vs Almeria

Segunda División · 2–4

🅰 190'6.9

@ Albacete

Segunda División · 1–4

45'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Granada CF	32	5	2	6.97
2024	Cadiz	29	3	1	7.09
2023	Cadiz	37	3	1	6.96
2022	Cadiz	31	3	0	6.70
2021	Cadiz	30	3	3	7.00

Discipline

104

Yellow cards

Red cards

538

Fouls

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