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.

Nino Paraíba

Brazil

Brazil39 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

62 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Cuiaba

2023–2025

12 apps

Paysandu

2023–2024

1 apps

America Mineiro

2023

9 apps

Bahia

2021–2022

51 apps⚽ 1

Ceara

2022

48 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Paysandu Cuiaba
1 Aug 2025Free transfer
America Mineiro Paysandu
23 Jul 2023Free transfer
Ceara America Mineiro
10 Jan 2023Free transfer
Bahia Ceara
1 Jan 2022Free transfer
Ponte Preta Bahia
1 Jan 2018
Avai Ponte Preta
10 Dec 2015
Vitoria Avai
5 May 2015

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.3

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 0–0

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 1–1

15'7.7

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–1

@ Goias

Serie B · 2–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cuiaba	8	0	0	6.64
2024	Paysandu	0	0	0	—
2023	America Mineiro	14	0	0	6.79
2022	Ceara	48	2	2	7.02
2021	Bahia	51	1	2	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

325

Fouls

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