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. Gudiño — Mexico · FIFA World Cup 2026 | SoccerPortalX

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Age

183 cm

Height

86 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Mexico

Nationality

Career clubs

Cruz Azul

2021–2025

45 apps

Tepatitlán

2021

16 apps

Career transfers

Honours

Concacaf Champions Cup

Winner

N/C America · 1× (2025)

Liga MX

Winner

Mexico · 2× (2024, 2020/2021)

Copa por México

Winner

Mexico · 2× (2022, 2020)

Supercopa MX

Winner

Mexico · 2× (2021/2022, 2019)

Liga de Expansión MX

Winner

Mexico · 1× (2020/2021)

Campeones Cup

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2021)

Competitions

Liga MX· Mexico

Liga de Expansión MX· Mexico

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Leagues Cup· World

FIFA Intercontinental Cup· World

Recent form

W

@ U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 2–1

D

vs U.N.A.M. - Pumas

Liga MX · 0–0

W

@ Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–1

D

vs Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 2–2

W

vs Atlas

Liga MX · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Cruz Azul	20	6.78
2024	Cruz Azul	1	6.90
2023	Cruz Azul	16	6.94
2022	Cruz Azul	0	—
2021	Tepatitlán	24	6.68

Discipline

9

Yellow cards

0

Red cards

1

Fouls