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. Malagón

Colombia

Colombia32 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Once Caldas

2023–2025

69 apps⚽ 6

Deportivo La Guaira

2024

20 apps⚽ 1

Deportivo Pasto

2023–2024

15 apps

Santa Fe

2022

15 apps⚽ 1

America de Cali

2021

15 apps

Career transfers

Once CaldasMalagon Jerson
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Once Caldas El Farolito
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Deportivo La Guaira Once Caldas
4 Jan 2025Free transfer
Deportivo Pasto Real Esppor Club
1 Jul 2024
Santa Fe Deportivo Pasto
1 Jul 2022
America de Cali Santa Fe
1 Jan 2022
Deportivo Pasto America de Cali
1 Jan 2021
Patriotas Deportivo Pasto
1 Jan 2020
Rionegro Aguilas Patriotas
1 Jun 2019
Patriotas Rionegro Aguilas
1 Jan 2019
Tigres FC Patriotas
1 Jan 2018
Orsomarso Tigres FC
20 Jun 2017
La Equidad Orsomarso
1 Jan 2016

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Primera División· Venezuela

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Copa Venezuela· Venezuela

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

@ Millonarios

Primera A · 0–0

90'7.2

@ Llaneros

Primera A · 0–2

vs Independiente Medellin

Primera A · 1–5

90'6.7

@ Internacional de Bogota

Primera A · 1–0

⚽ 190'8.2

vs Chico

Primera A · 5–2

90'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Once Caldas	34	3	1	7.03
2024	Deportivo La Guaira	33	1	0	6.63
2023	Once Caldas	37	3	1	6.96
2022	Santa Fe	15	1	0	6.71
2021	America de Cali	15	0	1	6.37

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

140

Fouls

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