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.

Attacking Midfield

J. Rodríguez

Colombia

Colombia33 yrs

Age

180 cm cm

Height

65 kg kg

Weight

Attacking Midfield

Position

Colombia

Nationality

The 2014 World Cup Golden Boot winner whose left foot can unlock any defence. James remains Colombia's creative heartbeat.

Career clubs

Real Cartagena

2025

14 apps⚽ 2

Bucaramanga

2024

11 apps⚽ 1

Once Caldas

2022–2023

51 apps

Junior

2021

30 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Jaguares Real Cartagena
6 Jan 2025Free transfer
Bucaramanga Jaguares
16 Jul 2024
Once Caldas Bucaramanga
5 Jul 2023
Junior Once Caldas
1 Jan 2022
Once Caldas Junior
1 Jan 2021Loan
Huila Once Caldas
1 Jul 2018
Cortulua Huila
1 Jan 2018
—Cortulua
1 Jan 2017

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Primera B· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–3

vs Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 0–0

15'6.9

@ Deportivo Cali

Primera A · 2–1

🅰 145'7.0

vs Deportivo Pereira

Primera A · 1–2

13'6.3

vs Chico

Primera A · 1–0

71'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Real Cartagena	14	2	2	6.64
2024	Bucaramanga	11	1	1	6.72
2023	Once Caldas	9	0	0	6.78
2022	Once Caldas	42	0	0	6.77
2021	Junior	30	2	0	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

129

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2014: Golden Boot | 2018: Round of 16 | 2026: Colombia's icon

Career highlights

WC 2014 volley vs Uruguay
Real Madrid star
Copa América 2024 best player

Achievements

2014 WC Golden BootChampions League x2 (Real Madrid)Copa América MVP 2024

← All World Cup stars