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. García

Argentina

Argentina29 yrs

Age

167 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Atlas

2023–2025

91 apps⚽ 5

Aris Thessalonikis

2021–2022

74 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

FK Crvena Zvezda Aris Thessalonikis
2 Oct 2020Free transfer
Las Palmas Aris Thessalonikis
5 Jul 2018Loan
Alcorcon Las Palmas
1 Jul 2018
Las Palmas Alcorcon
11 Jan 2018Loan
Las Palmas Osasuna
13 Jul 2017Loan
Instituto Cordoba Las Palmas
5 Aug 2016Transfer

Honours

Super Liga

Winner

Serbia · 1× (2019/2020)

Injury record

Red Card

Apr 2025

Red Card

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Knee Injury

Mar 2017 – Apr 2017

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Super League 1· Greece

Leagues Cup· World

Cup· Greece

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Recent form

@ Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 0–1

31'6.9

vs Cruz Azul

Liga MX · 2–3

@ Club America

Liga MX · 1–0

10'6.6

vs Tigres UANL

Liga MX · 0–0

27'6.6

@ Santos Laguna

Liga MX · 1–0

34'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Atlas	22	3	1	6.96
2024	Atlas	37	0	0	6.40
2023	Atlas	32	2	2	6.94
2022	Aris Thessalonikis	39	3	2	6.93
2021	Aris Thessalonikis	35	4	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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