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.

Álex López

Spain

Spain38 yrs

Age

177 cm cm

Height

71 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Spain

Nationality

Career clubs

Racing Ferrol

2021–2024

122 apps⚽ 6

Career transfers

Sporting Gijon Brisbane Roar
28 Sept 2018Free transfer
Celta Vigo Sporting Gijon
18 Aug 2017Free transfer
Valladolid Celta Vigo
1 Jul 2017
Celta Vigo Valladolid
27 Jul 2016Loan
Sheffield Wednesday Celta Vigo
1 Jun 2016
Celta Vigo Sheffield Wednesday
10 Jul 2015Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Oct 2024

Suspended

Feb 2024

Suspended

Jun 2017

Suspended

May 2015

Calf/Shin Injury

Apr 2014

Suspended

Feb 2014 – Mar 2014

Suspended

May 2013

Thigh Injury

Mar 2013 – Apr 2013

Thigh Injury

Dec 2012

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Play Offs· Spain

Primera División RFEF - Group 2· Spain

Copa del Rey· Spain

Recent form

@ Racing Santander

Segunda División · 0–6

29'6.2

vs FC Cartagena

Segunda División · 0–0

vs Rayo Vallecano

Copa del Rey · 1–3

10'6.3

@ Zaragoza

Segunda División · 0–1

vs Almeria

Segunda División · 1–4

24'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Racing Ferrol	18	0	6.34
2023	Racing Ferrol	35	1	6.69
2022	Racing Ferrol	38	4	—
2021	Racing Ferrol	31	1	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

117

Fouls

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