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.

M. Céliz

Argentina

Argentina33 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportivo Riestra

2023–2025

131 apps⚽ 16

Almirante Brown

2024

35 apps⚽ 1

San Martin Tucuman

2022

13 apps

All Boys

2021

15 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Deportivo Riestra Barcelona SC
20 Jan 2026Loan

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Red Card

Dec 2024

Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

Injury

Aug 2024

Red Card

May 2024

Competitions

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Primera Nacional· Argentina

Recent form

vs Aucas

Liga Pro · 3–0

⚽ 190'9.2

@ Independiente del Valle

Liga Pro · 0–1

89'6.3

vs Boca Juniors

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–0

51'5.6

vs Manta FC

Liga Pro · 1–1

19'6.7

vs U. Catolica

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 1–2

⚽ 190'8.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Deportivo Riestra	65	4	6.72
2024	Almirante Brown	70	2	6.72
2023	Deportivo Riestra	31	11	—
2022	San Martin Tucuman	13	0	—
2021	All Boys	15	2	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

163

Fouls

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