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.

Wallison

Brazil

Brazil24 yrs

Age

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Botafogo SP

2024–2025

62 apps⚽ 2

Botafogo

2023–2024

0 apps

Athletic Club

2022

10 apps

RB Brasil

2021

15 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Botafogo SP Avai
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Botafogo Botafogo SP
9 Jan 2024Free transfer
RB Brasil Botafogo
10 Jan 2023Loan
RB Brasil Athletic Club
19 Jan 2022Loan
FC Liefering RB Brasil
1 Feb 2021
RB Brasil FC Liefering
3 Aug 2019Loan

Injury record

Arm Injury

Jul 2024 – Sept 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Paulista - A2· Brazil

Mineiro - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

Carioca - 1· Brazil

Recent form

@ Londrina

Serie B · 2–3

0'0.0

@ Vila Nova

Serie B · 0–2

90'6.5

vs Fortaleza EC

Serie B · 0–0

101'6.3

vs Novorizontino

Serie B · 3–3

15'6.2

vs Ponte Preta

Serie B · 1–2

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Botafogo SP	27	0	0	6.74
2024	Botafogo SP	35	2	1	6.62
2023	Botafogo	0	0	0	—
2022	Athletic Club	10	0	0	—
2021	RB Brasil	15	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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