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.

V. Mejía

Colombia

Colombia32 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportivo Pereira

2024–2025

45 apps

Deportivo Pasto

2024

4 apps

Bucaramanga

2022–2023

61 apps

Zulia FC

2021

18 apps

Career transfers

Deportivo Pereira Cucuta
9 Jan 2026Free transfer
Deportivo Cali Deportivo Pereira
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
Deportivo Pasto Deportivo Cali
23 Dec 2024Free transfer
Bucaramanga Deportivo Pasto
1 Jan 2024
Zulia FC Bucaramanga
20 Dec 2021
Monagas SC Zulia FC
15 Mar 2021
Estudiantes Caracas Monagas SC
15 Jan 2020

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Primera División· Venezuela

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Recent form

@ Jaguares

Primera A · 0–2

45'7.2

vs Junior

Primera A · 1–1

13'6.2

@ Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–5

34'6.3

vs America de Cali

Primera A · 2–0

90'6.9

@ Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 0–0

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Deportivo Pereira	11	0	6.74
2024	Deportivo Pereira	38	1	6.86
2023	Bucaramanga	32	2	6.90
2022	Bucaramanga	29	1	6.85
2021	Zulia FC	18	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

171

Fouls

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