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. Vazquez

Forward

Typical role

Career clubs

Anderlecht

2023–2025

173 apps⚽ 22

Getafe

2025

14 apps⚽ 3

Boca Juniors

2021–2023

94 apps⚽ 15

Career transfers

Anderlecht Getafe
20 Jan 2026Loan
Boca Juniors Anderlecht
26 Jul 2023

Honours

Super Copa

Winner

Argentina · 1× (2023)

Liga Profesional Argentina

Winner

Argentina · 2× (2022, 2019/2020)

Copa Argentina

Winner

Argentina · 1× (2020/2021)

Cup

Runner-up

Belgium · 1× (2024/2025)

Super Copa International

Runner-up

Argentina · 1× (2023)

Trofeo de Campeones

Runner-up

Argentina · 1× (2022)

Injury record

Knock

Sept 2024

Competitions

Jupiler Pro League· Belgium

Cup· Belgium

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

La Liga· Spain

Copa de la Liga Profesional· Argentina

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

UEFA Europa League· World

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Friendlies Clubs· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

vs Osasuna

La Liga

🅰 190'7.3

@ Elche

La Liga · 0–1

19'6.6

vs Mallorca

La Liga · 3–1

@ Oviedo

La Liga · 0–0

45'6.2

vs Rayo Vallecano

La Liga · 0–2

79'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Getafe	29	5	0	6.61
2024	Anderlecht	84	12	1	6.70
2023	Anderlecht	94	11	3	6.67
2022	Boca Juniors	47	5	3	6.55
2021	Boca Juniors	27	7	2	6.77

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

110

Fouls

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