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.

F. Castro

Colombia

Colombia33 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

74 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Bucaramanga

2023–2025

110 apps⚽ 7

Deportivo Cali

2022–2023

16 apps

Apollon Smirnis

2021

30 apps

Career transfers

Deportivo Cali Bucaramanga
1 Jan 2024
Apollon Smirnis Deportivo Cali
12 Aug 2022
PAS Giannina Apollon Smirnis
18 Jul 2021Free transfer
Servette FC PAS Giannina
1 Jul 2018Free transfer
Rayo Majadahonda Servette FC
2 Feb 2017
Guarani Campinas Rayo Majadahonda
1 Mar 2015

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Super League 1· Greece

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Cup· Greece

Superliga· Colombia

Recent form

@ Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 3–1

61'6.0

vs Deportivo Cali

Primera A · 2–3

90'6.3

@ Atletico-MG

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 1–0

90'6.9

vs Atletico-MG

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 0–1

90'6.3

vs Chico

Primera A · 1–1

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Bucaramanga	28	2	0	6.96
2024	Bucaramanga	45	4	2	6.84
2023	Bucaramanga	43	1	0	6.83
2022	Deportivo Cali	10	0	0	6.61
2021	Apollon Smirnis	30	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

159

Fouls

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