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.

Alcalá

Spain

Spain36 yrs

Age

196 cm cm

Height

93 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Cartagena

2021–2024

133 apps⚽ 2

Cadiz

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

FC Cartagena Gimnastic
30 Jan 2026Free transfer
Cadiz FC Cartagena
3 Aug 2021
Girona Cadiz
5 Oct 2020
Llagostera Girona
30 Aug 2015
Almeria Real Murcia
17 Jul 2013Free transfer
Getafe Almeria
22 Jul 2011
Real Unión Getafe
1 Jul 2010

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Suspended

Jan 2025

Suspended

Mar 2024

Suspended

Jan 2023

Suspended

Dec 2022

Suspended

Nov 2022

Suspended

Jan 2022

Suspended

Feb 2020 – Mar 2020

Suspended

Feb 2019

Knock

Mar 2018

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Mirandes

Segunda División · 1–3

@ Sporting Gijon

Segunda División · 2–3

81'7.2

vs Tenerife

Segunda División · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Zaragoza

Segunda División · 2–3

90'6.9

vs Racing Santander

Segunda División · 1–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FC Cartagena	33	0	0	6.71
2023	FC Cartagena	39	0	0	6.84
2022	FC Cartagena	34	2	0	6.96
2021	FC Cartagena	27	0	1	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

240

Fouls

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