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.

C. Cuevas

ChileChile30 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

U. Catolica

2022–2025

155 apps⚽ 9

Chile

2025

1 apps

Huachipato

2021

34 apps

Career transfers

Chelsea Twente
31 Aug 2017Loan
St. Truiden Chelsea
1 Jul 2017
Chelsea St. Truiden
31 Aug 2016Loan
St. Truiden Chelsea
1 Jul 2016
Chelsea Universidad de Chile
1 Jul 2014Loan
Chelsea FC Eindhoven
7 Feb 2014Loan
Chelsea Vitesse
7 Aug 2013Loan
O'Higgins Chelsea
1 Jul 2013

Injury record

Knock

Apr 2018 – May 2018

Competitions

Primera División· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Friendlies· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Huachipato

Primera División · 3–0

26'6.7

vs Barcelona SC

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2–0

9'6.5

@ Deportes Limache

Primera División · 2–0

19'6.9

vs Cruzeiro

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–0

90'6.5

@ Barcelona SC

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2–1

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	U. Catolica	31	2	2	7.07
2024	U. Catolica	52	3	12	6.97
2023	U. Catolica	54	4	12	6.99
2022	U. Catolica	19	0	2	6.95
2021	Huachipato	34	0	1	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

365

Fouls

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