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.

J. Cardona

Colombia

Colombia30 yrs

Age

170 cm cm

Height

64 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Santa Fe

2024–2025

9 apps

Deportivo Pasto

2023

9 apps

Guangzhou R&F

2021–2022

43 apps⚽ 8

Once Caldas

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Santa Fe Internacional Palmira
9 Jan 2026Free transfer
Once Caldas Guangzhou R&F
5 Apr 2021
Leon Once Caldas
15 Sept 2020
Deportivo Pasto Leon
27 Jun 2019
Ceara Deportivo Pasto
1 Jan 2019
Deportivo Cali Ceara
17 Jul 2018Free transfer
Cortulua Deportivo Cali
1 Jan 2017
Deportivo Cali Cortulua
1 Jan 2016
Real Santander Deportivo Cali
1 Jun 2015
Deportivo Cali Real Santander
1 Jan 2015Loan

Competitions

Super League· China

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

FA Cup· China

Recent form

vs Millonarios

Primera A · 0–1

28'6.5

vs Jaguares

Primera A · 3–0

45'7.0

@ America de Cali

Primera A · 0–0

11'6.9

vs Once Caldas

Primera A · 2–1

vs Independiente Medellin

Primera A · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Santa Fe	0	0	0	—
2024	Santa Fe	9	0	0	6.66
2023	Deportivo Pasto	9	0	1	6.70
2022	Guangzhou R&F	23	1	1	6.68
2021	Guangzhou R&F	20	7	2	7.09

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

132

Fouls

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