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.

Left Wing

J. Díaz

Colombia

Colombia25 yrs

Age

Left Wing

Position

Colombia

Nationality

Colombia's explosive winger. Díaz electrifies Anfield with his pace, trickery, and never-say-die attitude. A true crowd favorite.

Career clubs

Deportivo Pereira

2025

0 apps

Jaguares

2021–2024

42 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Deportivo Pereira Chico
8 Jan 2026Free transfer
Jaguares Deportivo Pereira
4 Feb 2025Free transfer

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Recent form

vs Llaneros

Primera A · 3–0

@ Internacional de Bogota

Primera A · 0–4

@ Independiente Medellin

Primera A · 0–2

vs Deportivo Cali

Primera A · 1–0

@ Bucaramanga

Primera A · 0–5

24'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Deportivo Pereira	0	0	—
2024	Jaguares	19	3	—
2023	Jaguares	4	0	—
2022	Jaguares	18	0	—
2021	Jaguares	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

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

World Cup history

First World Cup (Colombia missed 2022) | 2026: Colombia's talisman

Career highlights

Copa América 2024 finalist
From Barrancas poverty to Premier League star
£50M transfer to Liverpool

Achievements

Copa América Runner-upPL Runner-upPortuguese League ChampionPorto Top Scorer

← All World Cup stars