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.

Y. Gómez

Colombia

Colombia28 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

63 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Internacional de Bogota

2023–2025

53 apps

Deportivo Cali

2024–2025

25 apps

Independiente Medellin

2021–2023

66 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Deportivo Cali La Equidad
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Deportivo Cali La Equidad
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Independiente Medellin Deportivo Cali
1 Jan 2024
Union Magdalena Independiente Medellin
16 Dec 2019
Independiente Medellin Union Magdalena
1 Jan 2019Loan
Independiente Medellin Real Cartagena
1 Jan 2018Loan

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

vs Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 1–2

90'6.5

@ Santa Fe

Primera A · 1–3

vs Chico

Primera A · 4–0

9'6.7

@ Once Caldas

Primera A · 1–2

90'6.2

vs Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 2–1

90'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Internacional de Bogota	21	0	0	6.38
2024	Deportivo Cali	24	0	1	6.72
2023	Internacional de Bogota	42	2	0	6.62
2022	Independiente Medellin	46	0	1	6.76
2021	Independiente Medellin	11	1	0	6.57

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

158

Fouls

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