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.

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Brazil

Brazil31 yrs

Age

170 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Machida Zelvia

2023–2025

65 apps⚽ 22

Vissel Kobe

2024–2025

31 apps⚽ 8

Changchun Yatai

2021–2022

50 apps⚽ 16

Career transfers

Palmeiras Changchun Yatai
12 Jan 2021Transfer
Yokohama F. Marinos Palmeiras
1 Jan 2021
Palmeiras Yokohama F. Marinos
4 Aug 2019Loan
Palmeiras Botafogo
18 Aug 2018Loan
Palmeiras Atletico-MG
3 Jan 2018Loan
Goias Palmeiras
23 Dec 2015

Honours

J2 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2023)

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 1× (2019)

Serie A

Winner

Brazil · 2× (2017, 2016)

Goiano 1

Winner

Brazil · 4× (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)

Tournoi Maurice Revello

Winner

World · 1× (2013)

Serie B

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2012)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2020)

Mineiro 1

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2018)

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· China

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 2–1

85'6.3

vs Urawa

J1 League · 1–0

⚽ 154'7.6

@ Kawasaki Frontale

J1 League · 1–1

70'6.6

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–0

76'6.6

@ JEF United Chiba

J1 League · 2–0

59'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vissel Kobe	33	8	5	7.08
2024	Machida Zelvia	33	4	1	6.84
2023	Machida Zelvia	30	18	0	—
2022	Changchun Yatai	26	8	9	7.08
2021	Changchun Yatai	24	8	1	7.05

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

275

Fouls

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