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.

Cicinho

BulgariaBulgaria37 yrs

Age

168 cm

Height

65 kg

Weight

Defence — right

Typical role

Bulgaria

Nationality

International career

Caps

Intl goals

Intl assists

Career clubs

Bahia

2023–2025

44 apps

Noroeste

2025

11 apps

Guarani Campinas

2025

6 apps

Ludogorets

2021–2022

60 apps⚽ 2

Bulgaria

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Guarani CampinasCicinho
7 Feb 2026Free transfer
Noroeste Guarani Campinas
12 May 2025Free transfer
Bahia Noroeste
7 Jan 2025Free transfer
Santos Ludogorets
1 Jul 2015
Ponte Preta Santos
1 Jul 2013
Brasiliense Ponte Preta
5 Jan 2012

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Competitions

First League· Bulgaria

Serie A· Brazil

Baiano - 1· Brazil

UEFA Europa League· World

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

UEFA Champions League· World

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie C· Brazil

Cup· Bulgaria

Friendlies· World

Recent form

vs Botafogo SP

Paulista - A1 · 0–2

45'6.7

vs Ponte Preta

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

@ Portuguesa

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

45'7.5

@ Velo Clube

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

19'6.9

vs Santos

Paulista - A1 · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Noroeste	17	0	2	6.99
2024	Bahia	16	0	0	6.50
2023	Bahia	28	0	0	6.73
2022	Ludogorets	26	1	1	6.64
2021	Ludogorets	34	1	0	6.80

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

133

Fouls

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