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.

L. Maciel

Argentina

Argentina30 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Botafogo SP

2024–2025

57 apps⚽ 8

Central Cordoba de Santiago

2023–2024

38 apps⚽ 4

Aldosivi

2021–2022

65 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Central Cordoba de Santiago Botafogo SP
1 Jan 2024Free transfer
Aldosivi Central Cordoba de Santiago
6 Feb 2023Free transfer
Lanus Aldosivi
3 Jul 2019

Injury record

LCL Knee Injury

Mar 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Copa de la Liga Profesional· Argentina

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

vs Nautico Recife

Serie B · 1–1

95'6.3

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 1–1

27'6.2

vs Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 1–1

77'7.2

@ Criciuma

Serie B · 0–1

45'6.5

vs São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–2

80'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Botafogo SP	46	6	1	6.97
2024	Botafogo SP	11	2	2	7.02
2023	Central Cordoba de Santiago	38	4	2	6.83
2022	Aldosivi	35	3	4	6.73
2021	Aldosivi	30	2	1	6.65

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

262

Fouls

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