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.

J. Mendieta

Argentina

Argentina32 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Asteras Tripolis

2025

13 apps

Volos NFC

2023–2024

17 apps⚽ 4

Mamelodi Sundowns

2023

25 apps⚽ 2

Stellenbosch

2021–2022

57 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Al-Faisaly FC Asteras Tripolis
31 Jul 2025
Mamelodi Sundowns Volos NFC
4 Jul 2024Free transfer
Stellenbosch Mamelodi Sundowns
1 Jul 2023
Lanus Stellenbosch
30 Oct 2020Free transfer
Lanus Atletico DE Rafaela
3 Jul 2019Loan
Lanus Deportivo Moron
10 Aug 2018Loan
Lanus Los Andes
26 Jul 2016Loan
Deportivo Moron Lanus
1 Jul 2016Transfer

Competitions

Premier Soccer League· South-Africa

Super League 1· Greece

Cup· South-Africa

8 Cup· South-Africa

CAF Champions League· World

Cup· Greece

League Cup· South-Africa

African Football League· World

Recent form

@ Panetolikos

Super League 1 · 2–1

84'7.3

vs Kifisia

Super League 1 · 0–0

12'7.3

vs Panserraikos

Super League 1 · 1–0

@ Larisa

Super League 1 · 1–1

vs Atromitos

Super League 1 · 4–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Asteras Tripolis	13	0	1	6.64
2024	Volos NFC	17	4	0	7.06
2023	Mamelodi Sundowns	25	2	0	6.90
2022	Stellenbosch	31	10	0	—
2021	Stellenbosch	26	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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