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.

E. López

Colombia

Colombia30 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Santa Fe

2024–2025

49 apps⚽ 4

America de Cali

2024

0 apps

Deportivo Pasto

2023

38 apps⚽ 9

Independiente Medellin

2021–2022

23 apps⚽ 3

Olimpia

2021–2022

8 apps

Career transfers

Santa Fe Deportes Tolima
5 Jan 2026Free transfer
America de Cali Santa Fe
11 Jul 2024
Deportivo Pasto America de Cali
1 Jan 2024
Once Caldas Deportivo Pasto
31 Jan 2023
Olimpia Once Caldas
18 Jul 2022
Independiente Medellin Olimpia
1 Jul 2022
Olimpia Independiente Medellin
1 Jul 2021Loan
Argentinos JRS Olimpia
21 Jan 2021
Estudiantes L.P.Argentinos JRS
20 Jan 2020Free transfer
Huila Estudiantes L.P.
21 Jan 2019Free transfer
Orsomarso Huila
1 Jan 2018
Lusitano VRSA Orsomarso
1 Mar 2017

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

Division Profesional - Apertura· Paraguay

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

@ Universitario

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–0

90'7.6

@ Atletico Nacional

Primera A

56'6.5

@ Coquimbo Unido

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 0–3

94'6.0

vs Atletico Nacional

Primera A · 0–1

90'6.3

@ Deportivo Pasto

Primera A · 2–0

76'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Santa Fe	34	1	1	6.74
2024	Santa Fe	15	3	0	6.89
2023	Deportivo Pasto	38	9	3	6.89
2022	Independiente Medellin	8	1	1	7.05
2021	Independiente Medellin	23	2	0	6.59

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

143

Fouls

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