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.

J. Arias

Colombia

Colombia33 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Millonarios

2023–2025

150 apps⚽ 4

Junior

2022

45 apps

Deportivo Cali

2021

20 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Junior Millonarios
11 Jan 2023
Deportivo Cali Junior
1 Jan 2022
Olimpia Deportivo Cali
1 Jan 2021
Junior Olimpia
3 Jul 2018
Independiente Medellin Junior
19 Jun 2017
Junior Independiente Medellin
1 Jul 2016
Independiente Medellin Junior
1 Jan 2015
Valledupar Independiente Medellin
1 Aug 2011

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

Superliga· Colombia

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Colombia· Colombia

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Sao Paulo

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 1–1

90'7.3

@ Boston River

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 4–2

90'6.6

@ Alianza Valledupar

Primera A · 2–2

90'7.0

vs Sao Paulo

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 0–0

90'7.2

vs Deportes Tolima

Primera A · 2–0

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Millonarios	37	1	1	7.05
2024	Millonarios	56	0	2	6.86
2023	Millonarios	57	3	0	6.86
2022	Junior	45	0	0	6.68
2021	Deportivo Cali	20	2	0	6.61

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

259

Fouls

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