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. Ríos

Colombia

Colombia34 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportivo Pereira

2024–2025

70 apps⚽ 2

Deportes Tolima

2021–2023

122 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Deportivo Pereira Junior
13 Jan 2026Free transfer
Deportivo PereiraRios Juan
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Deportes Tolima Deportivo Pereira
1 Jan 2024Transfer
Alianza Petrolera Deportes Tolima
16 Dec 2019
Deportivo Pereira Alianza Petrolera
1 Jan 2016
—Deportivo Pereira
1 Jan 2012
Deportivo Pereira—
1 Jan 2011Loan

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

vs Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–0

95'7.5

vs Sporting Cristal

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 3–2

@ Santa Fe

Primera A · 1–1

90'6.7

vs Once Caldas

Primera A · 2–2

90'7.5

@ Once Caldas

Primera A · 1–0

89'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Deportivo Pereira	30	1	1	6.86
2024	Deportivo Pereira	40	1	1	6.89
2023	Deportes Tolima	43	0	1	6.96
2022	Deportes Tolima	19	1	1	6.87
2021	Deportes Tolima	60	1	2	6.84

Discipline

129

Yellow cards

Red cards

763

Fouls

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