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.

Valdo

Brazil

Brazil33 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

V-varen Nagasaki

2023–2025

28 apps⚽ 1

Confiança

2025

8 apps

Paysandu

2025

0 apps

Shimizu S-pulse

2021–2022

53 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Paysandu Confiança
3 Jun 2025
Paysandu Confiança
30 Mar 2025
V-varen Nagasaki Paysandu
20 Jan 2025
Shimizu S-pulse V-varen Nagasaki
9 Jan 2023
Ceara Shimizu S-pulse
15 Jan 2020Transfer
Confiança Ceara
31 May 2016

Competitions

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Paraense· Brazil

Recent form

vs Kashima

J1 League · 0–1

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 2–3

@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 0–2

vs Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 1–0

vs Sagan Tosu

J1 League · 3–3

66'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Confiança	8	0	0	6.70
2024	V-varen Nagasaki	15	1	0	—
2023	V-varen Nagasaki	13	0	0	—
2022	Shimizu S-pulse	10	1	0	7.00
2021	Shimizu S-pulse	43	2	1	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

117

Fouls

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