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.

N. Castrillón

Colombia

Colombia29 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

America de Cali

2024–2025

26 apps⚽ 1

Amazonas

2025

22 apps⚽ 1

Junior

2022–2023

27 apps⚽ 2

Deportes Tolima

2021–2022

25 apps

Career transfers

Amazonas Novorizontino
14 Jan 2026Free transfer
Junior America de Cali
1 Jan 2024
Deportes Tolima Junior
1 Jan 2022
Deportivo Cali Deportes Tolima
3 Jan 2018Loan
Cortulua Deportivo Cali
1 Jan 2018
Deportivo Cali Cortulua
15 Jul 2017Loan
La Equidad Deportivo Cali
1 Jun 2015
Deportivo Cali La Equidad
1 Jan 2015Loan

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Aug 2025 – Sept 2025

Thigh Injury

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.5

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

@ Avai

Serie B · 3–3

vs Athletic Club

Serie B · 2–1

@ America Mineiro

Serie B · 3–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Amazonas	22	1	1	6.76
2024	America de Cali	26	1	1	6.92
2023	Junior	23	0	0	6.58
2022	Junior	4	2	1	—
2021	Deportes Tolima	25	0	1	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

299

Fouls

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