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.

A. Ricaurte

Colombia

Colombia34 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Fortaleza FC

2025

43 apps⚽ 2

Independiente Medellin

2022–2024

88 apps⚽ 2

Emelec

2023–2024

28 apps⚽ 2

FC Dallas

2021

26 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Fortaleza FC Águilas Doradas
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Emelec Fortaleza FC
21 Jan 2025Free transfer
Independiente Medellin Emelec
3 Jan 2024
FC Dallas Independiente Medellin
1 Jan 2022
Independiente Medellin FC Dallas
15 Aug 2020Loan
Huila Independiente Medellin
1 Jan 2018
Leones FC Huila
1 Jan 2017
Rionegro Aguilas Leones FC
1 Jan 2016

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Liga Pro· Ecuador

Major League Soccer· USA

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ Independiente Medellin

Primera A · 2–1

66'7.2

vs Once Caldas

Primera A · 2–2

83'6.9

@ Fortaleza FC

Primera A · 0–2

89'7.2

vs Junior

Primera A · 0–3

45'6.3

vs Bucaramanga

Primera A · 2–1

🅰 179'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Fortaleza FC	43	2	4	7.00
2024	Emelec	28	2	0	6.95
2023	Independiente Medellin	41	1	6	7.11
2022	Independiente Medellin	47	1	10	7.15
2021	FC Dallas	26	1	2	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

305

Fouls

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