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.

Dodô

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Player

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6 February 1992

Born

Age

181 cm cm

Height

79 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career transfers

Atletico-MG Santos
6 Jul 2023Free transfer
Sampdoria Atletico-MG
5 Feb 2021Free transfer
Cruzeiro Sampdoria
1 Jan 2020
Sampdoria Cruzeiro
23 Jan 2019Loan
Sampdoria Santos
22 Feb 2018Loan
Inter Sampdoria
1 Jul 2017Loan
Inter Sampdoria
18 Aug 2016Loan
Sampdoria Inter
1 Jul 2016
Inter Sampdoria
21 Jan 2016Loan
AS Roma Inter
8 Jul 2014Transfer
Corinthians AS Roma
4 Jul 2012Free transfer
Corinthians Bahia
15 Dec 2010Loan

Injury record

Knee Injury

Nov 2023

Recent form

vs Palmeiras

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

vs RB Bragantino

Paulista - A1 · 3–1

vs Portuguesa

Paulista - A1 · 0–0

vs Fortaleza EC

Serie A · 1–2

42'6.5

@ Atletico Paranaense

Serie A · 0–3

69'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Santos	3	0	0	—
2023	Santos	19	0	1	6.50
2023	Atletico-MG	26	0	0	6.79
2022	Atletico-MG	26	1	0	6.87
2021	Atletico-MG	52	1	1	6.83
2019	Cruzeiro	20	1	1	6.91
2018	Santos	39	1	4	7.14
2016	Sampdoria	8	0	0	6.41
2015	Sampdoria	17	0	1	6.85

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

120

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does Dodô play for?+

Dodô represents Brazil.

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