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. Giraldo

Colombia

Colombia27 yrs

Age

194 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Operario-PR

2025

16 apps

Union Magdalena

2024

32 apps

Huila

2022–2023

21 apps

Bucaramanga

2022

6 apps

Independiente Medellin

2021

4 apps

Career transfers

Union Magdalena Operario-PR
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Independiente Medellin Huila
1 Jul 2022Loan
Deportivo Pasto Bucaramanga
20 Dec 2021Loan
Independiente Medellin Deportivo Pasto
1 Jul 2021Loan

Competitions

Primera B· Colombia

Primera A· Colombia

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 2–2

63'6.3

@ Chapecoense-sc

Serie B · 0–2

90'6.5

vs Volta Redonda

Serie B · 2–1

90'7.2

@ Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–3

72'7.2

vs Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–4

25'5.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Operario-PR	16	1	6.69
2024	Union Magdalena	32	0	—
2023	Huila	8	0	6.71
2022	Huila	19	0	—
2021	Independiente Medellin	4	0	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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