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.

Marquinhos Gabriel

Brazil

Brazil35 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Avai

2025

47 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Avai Vila Nova
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Criciuma Avai
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Goias Criciuma
6 Mar 2023
Criciuma Goias
15 Aug 2022Transfer
Cruzeiro Vasco DA Gama
9 Mar 2021Free transfer
Atletico Paranaense Cruzeiro
10 Sept 2020
Cruzeiro Atletico Paranaense
10 Jan 2020Loan
Corinthians Cruzeiro
25 Jan 2019
Corinthians Al Nasr
22 Aug 2018Loan
Al-Nassr Corinthians
17 Apr 2016
Al-Nassr Santos
17 Jan 2015Loan
Bahia Palmeiras
16 Jan 2014
Internacional Bahia
1 Mar 2013Loan
Internacional Sport Recife
7 Jan 2012

Injury record

Coach's decision

Dec 2024 – Jan 2025

Yellow Cards

Jun 2024

Injury

Aug 2023

Injury

May 2023 – Jul 2023

Injury

Apr 2023 – May 2023

Injury

Oct 2022

Injury

Oct 2022

Injury

Jun 2022

Injury

Nov 2017

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Recent form

@ Londrina

Serie B · 1–0

90'6.9

@ America Mineiro

Serie B · 2–1

🅰 186'7.0

vs Avai

Serie B · 2–0

🅰 190'7.6

@ Goias

Serie B · 0–1

90'6.5

vs Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

🅰 196'7.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Avai	47	4	6	7.17

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

168

Fouls

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