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.

F. Espinoza

ChileChile27 yrs

Age

Forward

Typical role

Chile

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportes Temuco

2025

14 apps

D. La Serena

2023

34 apps⚽ 2

Fernández Vial

2021

25 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Deportes Temuco Juventus
31 Dec 2025
Deportes Iquique Deportes Temuco
29 Jun 2024Free transfer
D. La Serena Deportes Iquique
7 Jan 2024Free transfer
Fernández Vial D. La Serena
19 Jan 2023Free transfer
Universidad de Concepcion Fernández Vial
28 Jan 2020Free transfer
Universidad de Concepcion Independiente
1 Mar 2019Loan
Independiente Universidad de Concepcion
14 Jan 2019
Universidad de Concepcion Independiente
12 Aug 2018Loan

Competitions

Primera B· Chile

Copa Chile· Chile

Recent form

@ Cobreloa

Primera División · 2–2

26'6.6

vs Nublense

Primera División · 2–1

vs U. Catolica

Primera División · 2–3

@ Deportes Copiapo

Primera División · 0–3

@ O'Higgins

Primera División · 3–0

18'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Deportes Temuco	14	0	6.84
2023	D. La Serena	34	2	6.84
2021	Fernández Vial	25	3	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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