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.

E. Bolaños

Colombia

Colombia27 yrs

Age

184 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Alvarado

2023–2025

12 apps

Naxxar Lions

2024

15 apps⚽ 4

Patriotas

2021–2022

32 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Naxxar Lions Deportivo Universitario
29 Jan 2026Free transfer
Alvarado Naxxar Lions
28 Jan 2025
Patriotas Alvarado
6 Dec 2022Free transfer
Ponferradina Patriotas
25 Sept 2021
Guijuelo Ponferradina
30 May 2020
Ponferradina Guijuelo
15 Aug 2019Loan

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Premier League· Malta

Primera Nacional· Argentina

FA Trophy· Malta

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Recent form

vs Bucaramanga

Primera A · 3–4

10'6.3

vs Union Magdalena

Primera A · 3–1

15'6.3

@ Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 0–1

vs Deportes Tolima

Primera A · 1–1

vs Internacional de Bogota

Primera A · 2–3

29'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Alvarado	0	0	0	—
2024	Naxxar Lions	15	4	0	—
2023	Alvarado	12	0	0	—
2022	Patriotas	27	3	1	6.66
2021	Patriotas	5	1	0	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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