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.

A. Cáceres

Australia

Australia33 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Australia

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career transfers

Manchester City Melbourne City
1 Jul 2018Loan
Manchester City Melbourne City
19 Jan 2016Loan
Central Coast Mariners Manchester City
15 Jan 2016Transfer

Injury record

Concussion

Jan 2025

Calf Injury

Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

2 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Recent form

vs Wellington Phoenix

A-League · 4–0

90'6.9

@ Adelaide United

A-League · 1–3

90'7.5

@ Perth Glory

A-League · 1–3

90'7.5

vs Newcastle Jets

A-League · 3–2

89'6.6

@ Auckland

A-League · 2–1

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Australia	6	0	0	6.70
2025	Macarthur	29	3	2	7.03
2024	Sydney	35	3	5	7.26
2023	Sydney	28	3	10	7.45
2022	Sydney	35	2	4	6.93
2021	Sydney	23	5	5	7.30
2020	Sydney	31	0	3	7.02
2019	Sydney	32	2	2	6.88
2018	Sydney	13	0	2	6.68
2018	Melbourne City	5	0	0	6.70
2018	Al-Wasl FC	6	0	0	6.43
2016	Melbourne City	27	2	4	6.79

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

339

Fouls

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