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.

Emerson Santos

Brazil

Brazil31 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Ponte Preta

2024–2025

44 apps⚽ 1

America Mineiro

2025

12 apps

Inter De Limeira

2024

12 apps

Atletico Goianiense

2022–2023

26 apps

Kashiwa Reysol

2021–2022

10 apps

Career transfers

Ponte Preta America Mineiro
31 Aug 2025Free transfer
Kashiwa Reysol Atletico Goianiense
26 Jul 2022Loan
Palmeiras Kashiwa Reysol
12 Mar 2021
Internacional Palmeiras
1 Jan 2020
Palmeiras Internacional
13 Jul 2018Loan
Botafogo Palmeiras
1 Jan 2018

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

J1 League· Japan

Serie C· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 1–2

@ Nautico Recife

Serie B · 0–4

42'5.3

vs CRB

Serie B · 1–2

⚽ 190'7.9

@ Ponte Preta

Serie B · 0–1

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–3

27'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ponte Preta	30	0	0	6.79
2024	Ponte Preta	38	1	1	6.64
2023	Atletico Goianiense	26	0	0	6.64
2022	Atletico Goianiense	0	0	0	—
2021	Kashiwa Reysol	10	0	0	6.90

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

180

Fouls

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