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. Montero

Colombia

Colombia38 yrs

Age

176 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Real Cartagena

2025

21 apps⚽ 17

Deportivo Cali

2024

23 apps⚽ 7

Seattle Sounders

2021–2023

83 apps⚽ 18

Career transfers

Sporting CP Vancouver Whitecaps
15 Feb 2019Free transfer
Sporting CP Tianjin Teda
1 Feb 2016Transfer
Seattle Sounders Sporting CP
15 Jul 2013Transfer
Seattle Sounders Millonarios
8 Jan 2013Loan

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

Primera A· Colombia

Primera B· Colombia

CONCACAF Champions League· World

US Open Cup· USA

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Leagues Cup· World

Recent form

@ Junior

Primera A · 0–3

36'6.3

@ Envigado

Primera A · 0–1

61'6.9

vs Jaguares

Primera A · 1–2

@ America de Cali

Primera A · 1–0

@ Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 1–1

39'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Real Cartagena	21	17	1	7.74
2024	Deportivo Cali	23	7	0	6.94
2023	Seattle Sounders	19	3	1	6.68
2022	Seattle Sounders	34	8	1	6.92
2021	Seattle Sounders	30	7	3	7.01

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

284

Fouls

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