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.

R. Barrios

Argentina

Argentina32 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

76 kg

Weight

Defence — right

Typical role

Argentina

Nationality

Career clubs

Barracas Central

2024–2025

71 apps⚽ 2

Agropecuario

2023–2024

65 apps⚽ 1

Quilmes

2022

22 apps⚽ 1

Nueva Chicago

2021

10 apps

Career transfers

Central Cordoba de Santiago Barracas Central
8 Jan 2025Free transfer
Agropecuario Central Cordoba de Santiago
24 Jun 2024
Quilmes Agropecuario
7 Jan 2023Free transfer
Nueva Chicago Quilmes
15 Sept 2021Free transfer
San Martin S.J.Nueva Chicago
3 Sept 2020Free transfer
Defensa Y Justicia San Martin S.J.
3 Jul 2019Free transfer
Defensa Y Justicia All Boys
10 Aug 2018Loan
Independiente Defensa Y Justicia
1 Jul 2016

Competitions

Primera Nacional· Argentina

Liga Profesional Argentina· Argentina

Copa Argentina· Argentina

Recent form

@ A. Italiano

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 0–2

45'6.2

vs Olimpia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 1–2

vs Banfield

Liga Profesional Argentina · 1–2

@ Olimpia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 0–0

@ Estudiantes de Rio Cuarto

Liga Profesional Argentina · 2–1

20'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Barracas Central	49	1	1	6.69
2024	Agropecuario	61	2	2	6.83
2023	Agropecuario	26	0	0	—
2022	Quilmes	22	1	0	—
2021	Nueva Chicago	10	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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