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.

Rafael Carvalheira

Brazil

Brazil27 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Chapecoense-sc

2024–2025

90 apps⚽ 12

Ituano

2023

51 apps⚽ 2

Brasil DE Pelotas

2022

9 apps⚽ 2

Cianorte

2021

15 apps⚽ 2

Ceara

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Ituano Chapecoense-sc
11 Jan 2024Free transfer
Ceara Cianorte
29 Apr 2021
Guarany de Sobral Ceara
1 Sept 2020
Ceara Guarany de Sobral
9 Jul 2020Loan
Flamengo Globo
2 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Jul 2024

Yellow Cards

Aug 2023

Red Card

Jul 2023

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Serie D· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie C· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

Cearense - 1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

@ Palmeiras

Serie A · 0–1

110'6.9

@ Cruzeiro

Serie A · 1–2

90'6.5

vs Remo

Serie A · 2–3

⚽ 197'7.7

vs Botafogo

Copa Do Brasil · 2–0

101'6.6

@ Mirassol

Serie A · 1–1

28'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Chapecoense-sc	51	8	3	7.03
2024	Chapecoense-sc	39	4	2	6.90
2023	Ituano	51	2	1	6.62
2022	Brasil DE Pelotas	9	2	0	—
2021	Cianorte	15	2	0	6.25

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

121

Fouls

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