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.

Jefferson

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Operario-PR

2023–2025

20 apps

Guarani Campinas

2024

27 apps

Juventude

2024

27 apps

Vasco DA Gama

2023–2024

0 apps

Atletico Goianiense

2021–2023

86 apps⚽ 1

Goias

2021

10 apps

Career transfers

Operario-PR Persebaya Surabaya
9 Jan 2026Free transfer
Atletico Goianiense Guarani Campinas
10 Apr 2024
Juventude Atletico Goianiense
8 Apr 2024
Atletico Goianiense Juventude
11 Jan 2024Loan
Atletico Goianiense Vasco DA Gama
20 Jul 2023Loan
Goias Atletico Goianiense
21 Sept 2021Free transfer

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jun 2024

Competitions

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Carioca - 1· Brazil

Recent form

vs Ferroviária

Serie B · 2–1

14'6.6

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–0

18'6.3

@ CRB

Serie B · 2–2

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 2–2

81'6.7

@ Chapecoense-sc

Serie B · 0–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Operario-PR	8	0	0	6.64
2024	Guarani Campinas	54	0	0	6.86
2023	Atletico Goianiense	37	0	0	6.79
2022	Atletico Goianiense	56	1	1	6.63
2021	Goias	15	0	0	6.43

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

151

Fouls

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