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. Castro

Uruguay

Uruguay30 yrs

Age

172 cm cm

Height

72 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Uruguay

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Juarez

2022–2024

16 apps⚽ 2

Estudiantes L.P.

2021–2022

87 apps⚽ 14

Career transfers

Liverpool Montevideo Juventude
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
FC Juarez Liverpool Montevideo
15 Jul 2025Free transfer
FC Juarez Liverpool Montevideo
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Estudiantes L.P.FC Juarez
7 Dec 2022Free transfer
Atlanta United FC Estudiantes L.P.
1 Jan 2021
Estudiantes L.P.Atlanta United FC
12 Feb 2020Loan
Wanderers Estudiantes L.P.
21 Jan 2019

Injury record

MCL Knee Injury

Jul 2024

Competitions

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Liga MX· Mexico

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Leagues Cup· World

Recent form

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

75'6.3

vs Sao Paulo

Copa Do Brasil · 3–1

27'6.7

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 0–0

20'6.7

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–0

24'6.3

vs Londrina

Serie B · 1–0

56'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	FC Juarez	1	0	0	7.30
2023	FC Juarez	15	2	3	6.91
2022	Estudiantes L.P.	54	7	7	6.92
2021	Estudiantes L.P.	33	7	1	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

138

Fouls

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