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.

A. Arroyo

Colombia

Colombia26 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Colombia

Nationality

Career clubs

Burgos

2024–2025

41 apps⚽ 1

Rubin

2025

21 apps⚽ 1

FC Andorra

2023

11 apps

Alaves

2022

23 apps

Mirandes

2021

42 apps

Career transfers

Alaves Liverpool U21
1 Jul 2023
Liverpool Alaves
9 Jul 2022Loan
Liverpool U21 Mirandes
9 Jul 2021Loan
Liverpool Salamanca UDS
5 Oct 2020Loan
Fortaleza FC Liverpool
1 Jul 2018

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Apr 2025

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Premier League· Russia

Copa del Rey· Spain

Friendlies Clubs· World

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Recent form

@ Spartak Moscow

Premier League · 1–2

21'6.3

@ Baltika

Premier League · 1–0

90'7.2

vs CSKA Moscow

Premier League · 0–0

80'7.2

@ Dynamo

Premier League · 1–0

90'7.0

vs Akron

Premier League · 1–1

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Rubin	24	1	2	6.97
2024	Burgos	38	1	1	6.93
2023	FC Andorra	11	0	0	6.99
2022	Alaves	23	0	0	6.63
2021	Mirandes	42	0	1	6.92

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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