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. Pestaña

Colombia

Colombia28 yrs

Age

186 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

America de Cali

2025

52 apps⚽ 4

Deportivo Pereira

2024

36 apps

Águilas Doradas

2022–2023

70 apps⚽ 2

Internacional de Bogota

2021

42 apps

Career transfers

Deportivo Pereira Junior
13 Jan 2026Free transfer
Deportivo PereiraPestana Jean
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
America de Cali Deportivo Pereira
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Deportivo Pereira America de Cali
10 Jan 2025Loan
Rionegro Aguilas Deportivo Pereira
11 Jan 2024
La Equidad Rionegro Aguilas
24 Jan 2022
Deportes Tolima Huila
1 Jan 2021
Huila Deportes Tolima
16 Dec 2019Loan
America de Cali Deportivo Pereira
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Recent form

vs Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–0

vs Sporting Cristal

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 3–2

90'5.9

vs Once Caldas

Primera A · 2–2

90'6.5

@ Once Caldas

Primera A · 1–0

90'7.0

vs Cerro Porteno

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–1

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	America de Cali	52	4	0	6.92
2024	Deportivo Pereira	36	0	0	6.67
2023	Águilas Doradas	38	2	1	6.69
2022	Águilas Doradas	32	0	0	6.65
2021	Internacional de Bogota	42	0	0	6.74

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

275

Fouls

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