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.

Alan Kardec

Brazil

Brazil36 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Atletico-MG

2022–2025

111 apps⚽ 4

Atletico Paranaense

2025

34 apps⚽ 9

Shenzhen Ruby FC

2021

19 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Atletico Paranaense Juventude
1 Mar 2026Free transfer
Atletico-MG Atletico Paranaense
13 Jan 2025Free transfer
Shenzhen Ruby FC Atletico-MG
24 Jun 2022Free transfer
Sao Paulo Chongqing Lifan
21 Jul 2016
Benfica Sao Paulo
1 Jul 2014Transfer
Benfica Palmeiras
1 Jul 2013Loan
Santos Benfica
1 Jul 2012
Benfica Santos
10 Jul 2011Loan

Injury record

Knee Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Thigh Injury

Oct 2023 – Nov 2023

Competitions

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

FA Cup· China

Recent form

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

90'6.2

vs Sao Paulo

Copa Do Brasil · 3–1

90'6.9

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 0–0

76'7.2

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–0

66'6.3

vs Londrina

Serie B · 1–0

🅰 197'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Atletico Paranaense	34	9	0	6.75
2024	Atletico-MG	74	1	0	6.76
2023	Atletico-MG	24	1	1	6.45
2022	Atletico-MG	13	2	0	6.62
2021	Shenzhen Ruby FC	19	12	3	7.39

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

268

Fouls

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