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. Galeano

Paraguay

Paraguay25 yrs

Age

169 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Paraguay

Nationality

Career clubs

Ceara

2025

54 apps⚽ 10

Club Nacional

2023–2024

53 apps⚽ 8

Cerro Porteno

2022–2023

46 apps⚽ 6

Sao Paulo

2021

24 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Club Nacional Mirassol
7 Jan 2026Transfer
Ceara Club Nacional
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Rubio NU Ceara
7 Jan 2025Loan
Rubio NU Club Nacional
17 Aug 2023Loan
Rubio NU Cerro Porteno
17 Feb 2022Loan
Rubio NU Sao Paulo
8 Mar 2020Loan

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Primera División - Clausura· Uruguay

Division Profesional - Apertura· Paraguay

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Cearense - 1· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

vs Fluminense

Serie A

@ Always Ready

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2–1

8'6.3

@ Atletico-MG

Serie A · 1–3

10'6.5

vs RB Bragantino

Copa Do Brasil · 2–1

61'6.2

vs Chapecoense-sc

Serie A · 1–1

32'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ceara	54	10	3	6.90
2024	Club Nacional	46	8	2	7.06
2023	Cerro Porteno	31	2	1	6.60
2022	Cerro Porteno	22	4	0	6.70
2021	Sao Paulo	24	1	3	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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