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.

Ramiro

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Cruzeiro

2023–2025

92 apps⚽ 6

FC Dallas

2025

36 apps⚽ 1

Corinthians

2021–2022

37 apps⚽ 3

Al-Wasl FC

2021

25 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Cruzeiro FC Dallas
30 Jan 2025Free transfer
Cruzeiro FC Dallas
1 Jan 2025Free transfer
Corinthians Cruzeiro
10 Jan 2023Free transfer
Al-Wasl FC Corinthians
1 Jul 2022
Corinthians Al-Wasl FC
1 Jul 2021
Gremio Corinthians
10 Jan 2019
Juventude Gremio
1 Jan 2013

Honours

Copa do Brasil

Winner

Brazil · 2× (2022, 2016)

Paulista A1

Winner

Brazil · 2× (2020, 2019)

Gaúcho 1

Winner

Brazil · 3× (2018, 2015, 2014)

CONMEBOL Recopa

Winner

South America · 1× (2018)

CONMEBOL Libertadores

Winner

South America · 1× (2017)

Mineiro 1

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2024)

CONMEBOL Sudamericana

Runner-up

South America · 1× (2024)

FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Runner-up

World · 1× (2017)

Serie A

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2013)

Injury record

Unknown

Aug 2025

Leg Injury

Jun 2025 – Jul 2025

Knee Injury

May 2023 – Feb 2024

7 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Mineiro - 1· Brazil

Major League Soccer· USA

Pro League· United-Arab-Emirates

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

US Open Cup· USA

Recent form

@ Colorado Rapids

Major League Soccer · 2–1

84'6.7

@ San Jose Earthquakes

Major League Soccer · 3–2

84'6.7

vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Major League Soccer · 2–3

68'7.0

vs Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer · 3–1

90'6.5

@ New York Red Bulls

Major League Soccer · 2–0

90'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Dallas	36	1	4	6.84
2024	Cruzeiro	79	4	0	6.68
2023	Cruzeiro	13	2	2	6.82
2022	Corinthians	14	0	1	6.74
2021	Al-Wasl FC	48	5	1	6.88

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

357

Fouls

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