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. Rojas

Colombia

Colombia23 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Monterrey

2024–2025

29 apps⚽ 3

Necaxa

2025

18 apps⚽ 1

Internacional de Bogota

2022–2024

71 apps⚽ 6

Colombia U23

2023

4 apps

Career transfers

Monterrey Vasco DA Gama
3 Jan 2026Loan
Necaxa Monterrey
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Necaxa Monterrey
1 Jul 2025
Necaxa Monterrey
14 Jun 2025Return from loan
Necaxa Monterrey
9 Jun 2025Return from loan
Monterrey Necaxa
2 Feb 2025Loan
La Equidad Monterrey
27 Jun 2024Free transfer

Honours

Liga MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2024/2025 Apertura)

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Liga MX· Mexico

Leagues Cup· World

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Pan American Games· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

FIFA Club World Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Atletico-MG

Serie A · 0–1

69'6.9

vs Paysandu

Copa Do Brasil · 2–2

⚽ 170'7.7

vs Atletico Paranaense

Serie A · 1–0

69'7.2

@ Flamengo

Serie A · 2–2

76'6.5

vs Olimpia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 3–0

🅰 178'7.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Necaxa	20	1	0	6.81
2024	Internacional de Bogota	50	5	8	7.20
2023	Internacional de Bogota	34	4	3	7.16
2022	Internacional de Bogota	18	0	0	6.59

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

108

Fouls

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