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.

Shaylon

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

71 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Atletico Goianiense

2022–2025

223 apps⚽ 34

Mirassol

2025

13 apps

Sao Paulo

2021

11 apps

Career transfers

Atletico Goianiense Mirassol
25 Aug 2025
Atletico Goianiense Mirassol
22 Aug 2025Free transfer
Sao Paulo Atletico Goianiense
29 Jan 2022
Goias Sao Paulo
1 Apr 2021
Sao Paulo Goias
5 Oct 2020Loan
Bahia Sao Paulo
1 Jan 2020
Sao Paulo Bahia
1 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Recent form

vs Fluminense

Serie A

90'6.2

@ Always Ready

CONMEBOL Libertadores · 2–1

⚽ 190'6.9

@ Atletico-MG

Serie A · 1–3

33'6.3

vs RB Bragantino

Copa Do Brasil · 2–1

vs Chapecoense-sc

Serie A · 1–1

66'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Atletico Goianiense	73	5	6	6.97
2024	Atletico Goianiense	56	9	2	6.90
2023	Atletico Goianiense	52	8	6	7.10
2022	Atletico Goianiense	55	12	1	6.82
2021	Sao Paulo	11	0	1	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

136

Fouls

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