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.

Luiz Fernando

Brazil

Brazil29 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career transfers

Atletico Paranaense Fortaleza EC
11 Feb 2026Transfer
Atletico Goianiense Atletico Paranaense
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Botafogo Atletico Goianiense
11 Apr 2022Free transfer
Gremio Botafogo
1 Jan 2022
Botafogo Gremio
22 Aug 2020Loan
Atletico Goianiense Botafogo
6 Jan 2018Transfer

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Recent form

@ CRB

Copa Do Brasil · 0–0

28'6.7

@ Avai

Serie B · 0–0

101'6.3

@ Operario-PR

Serie B · 0–0

89'6.3

vs CRB

Copa Do Brasil · 2–1

89'7.5

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 3–2

⚽ 196'8.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Atletico Paranaense	1	0	0	6.50
2026	Fortaleza EC	10	1	0	6.75
2025	Atletico Paranaense	37	3	6	6.98
2024	Atletico Goianiense	35	10	1	7.08
2023	Atletico Goianiense	35	9	3	6.84
2022	Atletico Goianiense	39	5	7	6.80
2021	Gremio	22	2	2	6.80
2020	Botafogo	1	0	0	7.10
2020	Gremio	31	1	3	6.59
2019	Botafogo	41	2	0	6.61
2018	Botafogo	32	3	1	6.57
2017	Atletico Goianiense	34	9	2	6.73

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

286

Fouls

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