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. Patiño

Colombia

Colombia27 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Once Caldas

2024–2025

71 apps

Alianza Valledupar

2023

22 apps⚽ 1

Bogota FC

2021–2022

47 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Club Nacional Once Caldas
18 Feb 2026Loan
Once Caldas Club Nacional
29 Jul 2025Transfer
Once Caldas Club Nacional
27 Jul 2025Transfer
Bogota FC Once Caldas
23 Dec 2024
Bogota FC Once Caldas
1 Jan 2024Loan
Bogota FC Alianza Petrolera
16 Dec 2022Loan
Cucuta Bogota FC
1 Jul 2021

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Primera B· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ Junior

Primera A · 2–2

65'6.3

vs Junior

Primera A · 0–1

78'6.2

vs Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 1–0

90'7.5

@ Águilas Doradas

Primera A · 2–2

87'6.2

@ Deportivo Pereira

Primera A · 0–0

60'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Once Caldas	29	0	1	6.81
2024	Once Caldas	42	0	3	6.88
2023	Alianza Valledupar	22	1	0	6.71
2022	Bogota FC	31	4	0	—
2021	Bogota FC	16	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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