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.

Vinícius Araújo

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Age

176 cm cm

Height

76 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Sagan Tosu

2024–2025

24 apps⚽ 4

Imabari

2023–2024

13 apps

UMM Salal

2022–2023

12 apps

Machida Zelvia

2022

33 apps⚽ 2

Montedio Yamagata

2021

26 apps⚽ 14

Career transfers

Vasco DA Gama Montedio Yamagata
3 Feb 2020Free transfer
Vasco DA Gama Avai
27 Sept 2019Loan
Zaragoza Vasco DA Gama
3 Aug 2018
Valencia Zaragoza
1 Sept 2017Free transfer
Huesca Valencia
1 Jul 2017
Valencia Huesca
18 Jan 2017Loan
Sport Recife Valencia
1 Jan 2017
Cruzeiro Sport Recife
1 Mar 2016
Valencia Cruzeiro
23 Jun 2015Loan
Valencia Standard Liege
26 Aug 2014Loan
Cruzeiro Valencia
1 Feb 2014

Competitions

Recent form

@ Nagoya Grampus

J1 League · 3–0

@ Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 0–2

18'6.9

vs Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 0–2

45'6.6

@ Albirex Niigata

J1 League · 4–3

vs Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League · 1–4

9'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Sagan Tosu	0	0	—
2024	Sagan Tosu	24	4	6.60
2023	Imabari	15	0	—
2022	Machida Zelvia	43	2	—
2021	Montedio Yamagata	26	14	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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