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.

Raul

Brazil

Brazil29 yrs

Age

177 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Atletico Paranaense

2023–2025

84 apps⚽ 1

RB Bragantino

2021–2025

76 apps

Career transfers

Atletico Paranaense Cuiaba
28 Feb 2026Loan
RB Bragantino Atletico Paranaense
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Vasco DA Gama RB Bragantino
28 Aug 2020Free transfer
Ceara Vasco DA Gama
1 Jun 2018Free transfer

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jul 2025 – Sept 2025

Ankle Injury

Apr 2024 – May 2024

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Recent form

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.5

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.2

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 1–1

96'6.6

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–1

90'6.6

@ Goias

Serie B · 2–0

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Atletico Paranaense	33	0	0	6.73
2024	Atletico Paranaense	54	1	2	6.77
2023	RB Bragantino	18	0	0	6.54
2022	RB Bragantino	33	0	0	6.80
2021	RB Bragantino	22	0	2	6.99

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

295

Fouls

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