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.

Rômulo

Brazil

Brazil25 yrs

Age

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Internacional

2023–2025

72 apps⚽ 1

Tigres UANL

2024–2025

53 apps⚽ 1

Athletic Club

2023

8 apps⚽ 1

Juventude

2022

8 apps⚽ 1

D. La Serena

2021

21 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Internacional Tigres UANL
25 Jan 2025Transfer
Internacional Tigres UANL
26 Jan 2024Transfer
Athletic Club Internacional
14 Jan 2024
Athletic Club Internacional
10 Apr 2023Loan
D. La Serena Athletic Club
10 Jan 2023
D. La Serena Juventude
7 Jan 2022Loan
Desportivo Brasil D. La Serena
13 Feb 2020Free transfer
Cruzeiro Desportivo Brasil
1 Dec 2019
Desportivo Brasil Cruzeiro
18 Sept 2018Loan

Honours

Mineiro 1

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2019)

Copa do Brasil

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2018)

Supercopa MX

Runner-up

Mexico · 1× (2024)

Paulista Série B

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2016)

Injury record

Ankle Injury

Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

Calf Injury

Nov 2023 – Dec 2023

Thigh Injury

Nov 2023

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Liga MX· Mexico

Primera División· Chile

Gaúcho - 1· Brazil

Mineiro - 1· Brazil

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Leagues Cup· World

Recent form

@ Toluca

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–1

120'6.5

@ Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 0–2

90'6.5

vs Nashville SC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–0

90'7.5

vs Guadalajara Chivas

Liga MX · 3–1

90'7.0

@ Nashville SC

CONCACAF Champions League · 1–0

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tigres UANL	40	1	3	6.85
2024	Internacional	60	0	1	6.77
2023	Internacional	33	2	0	6.74
2022	Juventude	8	1	0	6.88
2021	D. La Serena	21	1	0	6.97

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

134

Fouls

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