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

Brazil

Brazil27 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Guarani Campinas

2024–2025

28 apps⚽ 1

Tombense

2022–2024

48 apps⚽ 1

Ferroviario

2021–2022

50 apps⚽ 1

Pouso Alegre

2022

1 apps

Career transfers

Tombense Guarani Campinas
30 Aug 2024Free transfer
Ferroviario Tombense
15 Aug 2022Free transfer
Pouso Alegre Ferroviario
24 Mar 2022
Ferroviario Pouso Alegre
15 Mar 2022Loan
Vitória ES Ferroviario
13 Jan 2021Free transfer
CRAC Vitória ES
7 May 2019
Tupi CRAC
28 Feb 2019
Santos Tupi
1 Jan 2019

Injury record

Yellow Cards

Oct 2024

Injury

Apr 2023 – May 2023

Competitions

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

@ Palmeiras

Paulista - A1 · 1–1

90'6.7

vs Botafogo SP

Paulista - A1 · 0–2

90'6.7

vs Ponte Preta

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Portuguesa

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Velo Clube

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

59'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Guarani Campinas	18	1	1	7.29
2024	Tombense	36	1	0	6.92
2023	Tombense	16	0	0	7.08
2022	Ferroviario	29	0	0	6.68
2021	Ferroviario	28	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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