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.

V. Hernández

Colombia

Colombia36 yrs

Age

160 cm

Height

59 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Chico

2025

23 apps

Junior

2023–2024

48 apps⚽ 4

Santa Fe

2024

12 apps

Independiente Medellin

2021–2022

64 apps⚽ 7

Atletico Nacional

2021

24 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

ChicoHernandez Rivero Vladimir Javier
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Santa Fe Chico
3 Apr 2025Free transfer
Independiente Medellin Junior
16 Dec 2022
Atletico Nacional Independiente Medellin
1 Jul 2021
Santos Atletico Nacional
1 Jan 2018
Junior Santos
1 Jan 2017

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

vs Millonarios

Primera A · 1–2

81'6.7

@ Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 0–2

64'6.3

vs America de Cali

Primera A · 0–2

34'6.7

vs Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–0

73'6.7

@ Fortaleza FC

Primera A · 0–1

80'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Chico	23	0	1	6.74
2024	Santa Fe	15	0	0	6.61
2023	Junior	45	4	3	6.77
2022	Independiente Medellin	60	6	8	6.99
2021	Atletico Nacional	28	4	1	6.77

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

131

Fouls

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