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.

L. Pérez

Colombia

Colombia29 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

Midfield

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Alianza Valledupar

2023–2025

64 apps⚽ 1

ADT

2024

34 apps

Once Caldas

2024

0 apps

Patriotas

2022

31 apps⚽ 1

Bogota FC

2021

14 apps⚽ 2

Deportivo Pasto

2021

12 apps

Career transfers

Alianza Valledupar ADT
1 Jan 2026Free transfer
ADT Alianza Petrolera
23 Dec 2024Free transfer
Once Caldas ADT
15 Jan 2024Free transfer
Patriotas Once Caldas
20 Jan 2023
Bogota FC Patriotas
21 Feb 2022Free transfer
Deportivo Pasto Bogota FC
1 Jul 2021
Bogota FC Deportivo Pasto
1 Jan 2021Loan

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Primera División· Peru

Primera B· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Recent form

@ UCV Moquegua

Primera División · 2–2

71'6.2

vs Atletico Grau

Primera División · 1–0

90'7.2

vs Club Deportivo Los Chankas

Primera División · 4–0

90'7.5

@ FC Cajamarca

Primera División · 2–2

56'6.3

vs Alianza Lima

Primera División · 0–1

87'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Alianza Valledupar	33	1	0	6.76
2024	ADT	34	0	1	6.95
2023	Alianza Valledupar	31	0	1	6.95
2022	Patriotas	31	1	3	6.88
2021	Bogota FC	26	2	0	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

155

Fouls

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