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. Espinal

Colombia

Colombia28 yrs

Age

Midfield — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Deportivo Pasto

2023–2025

22 apps⚽ 1

Real Santander

2021–2024

47 apps⚽ 7

Jaguares

2024

12 apps

Envigado

2023

1 apps

Career transfers

Real Santander Zamora FC
28 Jan 2026Loan
Deportivo Pasto Real Santander
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Llaneros Deportivo Pasto
8 Jul 2025Free transfer
Real Santander Deportivo Pasto
30 Jun 2025Loan
Llaneros Real Santander
29 Jun 2025Return from loan
Real Santander Llaneros
31 Dec 2024Loan
Real Santander Llaneros
28 Dec 2024
Jaguares Real Santander
1 Jul 2024
Real Santander Jaguares
5 Jul 2023Loan
Real Santander Envigado
24 Feb 2023Loan

Competitions

Primera B· Colombia

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Recent form

vs Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 2–2

77'6.2

@ Águilas Doradas

Primera A · 2–2

82'6.3

vs Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 3–3

⚽ 173'7.6

@ Deportivo Cali

Primera A · 1–2

67'6.0

vs Chico

Primera A · 2–0

🅰 190'7.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Deportivo Pasto	12	1	2	6.63
2024	Real Santander	24	2	0	6.83
2023	Deportivo Pasto	11	0	0	6.48
2022	Real Santander	10	2	0	—
2021	Real Santander	25	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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