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.

I. Pillud

Argentina

Argentina39 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career transfers

Verona Racing Club
1 Jul 2014
Racing Club Verona
31 Jan 2014Loan
Espanyol Racing Club
1 Jul 2010
Newells Old Boys Espanyol
1 Jul 2009

Injury record

Inactive

Apr 2025

Injury

Feb 2023 – Mar 2023

Injury

Aug 2021 – Oct 2021

Injury

Aug 2018 – Sept 2018

Injury

Mar 2018

Injury

Feb 2018

Recent form

vs Estudiantes L.P.

Liga Profesional Argentina · 0–1

vs San Lorenzo

Liga Profesional Argentina · 2–1

vs Banfield

Liga Profesional Argentina · 1–1

45'6.3

@ Huracan

Liga Profesional Argentina · 1–0

20'7.0

vs Tigre

Liga Profesional Argentina · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Central Cordoba de Santiago	29	0	1	6.88
2024	Racing Club	16	0	0	5.90
2024	Central Cordoba de Santiago	20	0	0	6.78
2023	Racing Club	45	1	1	6.72
2022	Racing Club	49	0	0	6.78
2021	Racing Club	34	0	0	6.82
2020	Racing Club	18	0	0	6.90
2019	Racing Club	22	1	1	6.87
2018	Racing Club	5	0	1	6.98
2017	Racing Club	10	0	0	6.63
2016	Racing Club	19	1	1	6.75

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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