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.

Renan Santos

Brazil

Brazil36 yrs

Age

189 cm

Height

87 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Amazonas

2025

49 apps

Sport Recife

2023–2024

58 apps

Juventude

2024

12 apps

Santos

2024

0 apps

Atletico Goianiense

2022

24 apps

Career transfers

Santos Amazonas
31 Jan 2025Free transfer
Sport Recife Santos
21 Aug 2024Free transfer
Sport Recife Juventude
11 Jan 2024Loan
Atletico Goianiense Sport Recife
1 Jan 2023
Avai Ludogorets
7 Jan 2017Free transfer
Botafogo Avai
3 Jan 2016

Injury record

Calf Injury

Aug 2025 – Sept 2025

Calf Injury

May 2025 – Jul 2025

Calf Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

Calf Injury

May 2024 – Jun 2024

Calf Injury

Feb 2024 – Apr 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

Pernambucano - 1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Gaúcho - 1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Recent form

@ Paysandu

Serie B · 2–2

90'7.7

@ Botafogo SP

Serie B · 0–1

99'6.9

vs Cuiaba

Serie B · 2–0

99'7.0

@ Atletico Paranaense

Serie B · 0–2

90'7.6

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–0

90'8.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Rating
2025	Amazonas	49	6.94
2024	Juventude	12	6.83
2023	Sport Recife	58	6.89
2022	Atletico Goianiense	24	7.17

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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