2026 World Cup: Dates, Groups, Teams, and the Jerseys You Must Have
The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico is the largest tournament in football history. For the first time, 48 teams will participate in 104 matches across three host countries. With Colombia qualified and generating one of the highest expectations in its recent history, this is the complete guide you need before kick-off.
Key Facts About the 2026 World Cup
- Host Countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico
- Number of Teams: 48 teams, the most in the tournament's history
- Number of Matches: 104 in total
- Stadiums: 16 venues across the three countries
- Opening Match: June 11, 2026 — Mexico vs South Africa — Estadio Azteca, Mexico City — 2:00 p.m. Colombia time
- Final: July 19, 2026 — MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey — 2:00 p.m. Colombia time
- Official Ball: Trionda, manufactured by Adidas
Colombia in the 2026 World Cup: Group K and Full Fixture
The Colombian national team is in Group K alongside Portugal, Uzbekistan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The generation led by Luis Díaz from Liverpool, Jhon Arias from Fluminense, and Jorge Carrascal generates expectations not seen since Brazil 2014 when James Rodríguez was the tournament's top scorer.
These are Colombia's three group stage matches:
- Matchday 1 — June 17: Colombia vs Uzbekistan | 9:00 p.m. Colombia time | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
- Matchday 2 — June 23: Colombia vs Democratic Republic of Congo | 9:00 p.m. Colombia time | Estadio Akron, Guadalajara
- Matchday 3 — June 27: Colombia vs Portugal | 6:30 p.m. Colombia time | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami
The Colombia vs Portugal match on June 27 in Miami is the most demanded in ticket sales for the entire group stage, according to FIFA. A historic clash between two teams that have never before met in a World Cup.
Get yours before the tournament: Colombia Home World Cup 2026 Jersey and Colombia Away Blue World Cup 2026 Jersey.
Favorite Teams and Their Jerseys
Brazil: The five-time champion arrives as one of the tournament favorites. Brazil's yellow jersey is the most searched in the world heading into the 2026 World Cup, according to JD Sports. Available at Velocity Savage with free shipping.
Argentina: The reigning world champions from Qatar 2022 come to defend their title with Lionel Messi and company. The light blue and white jersey remains one of the most recognizable in world football. See Argentina 2026 away jersey.
Portugal: With Cristiano Ronaldo leading and the black Panther Negra jersey as the second most searched in the world, Portugal arrives with ambition to the tournament. And a direct rival to Colombia in Group K. See Portugal Black Panther jersey and Portugal World Cup 2026 jersey.
France: Les Bleus are always contenders. France's blue jersey with Mbappé is one of the best-selling in Colombia among European teams. See France World Cup 2026 jersey.
Spain: The reigning European runner-up arrives with a young and ambitious team. See Spain World Cup 2026 jersey.
The 2026 World Cup Ball
The official ball of the 2026 World Cup is called Trionda, manufactured by Adidas. It is available in two versions at Velocity Savage: the Trionda Ball Quality 1:1 and the Trionda Pro Ball. The perfect complement to your World Cup jersey.
The 2026 World Cup Panini Album
The 2026 World Cup also has its official Panini album. At Velocity Savage, we have the 2026 World Cup Panini Album Box and the Hardcover Album with Sticker Box for collectors.
Prepare for the World Cup with Velocity Savage
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