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.

Lucas Lovat

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Goias

2025

27 apps⚽ 2

Akhmat

2023–2024

26 apps⚽ 3

Slovan Bratislava

2021–2023

64 apps⚽ 2

Slovan Bratislava II

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Akhmat CRB
4 Feb 2026Free transfer
Goias Akhmat
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Akhmat Goias
9 Jan 2025Loan
Slovan Bratislava Akhmat
25 Jan 2024Transfer
Spartak Trnava Slovan Bratislava
12 Feb 2020Transfer
Avai Spartak Trnava
11 Jan 2019Free transfer
Gremio Avai
1 May 2017
Avai Gremio
1 Jun 2016Loan
Goias Akhmat
1 Jan 1926

Competitions

Super Liga· Slovakia

Premier League· Russia

Serie B· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Cup· Russia

UEFA Champions League· World

Cup· Slovakia

Copa Verde· Brazil

UEFA Europa League· World

2. liga· Slovakia

Recent form

@ Sport Recife

Serie B · 2–1

90'6.3

vs Fortaleza EC

Copa Do Brasil · 0–0

77'7.2

vs Operario-PR

Serie B · 3–0

90'7.2

@ America Mineiro

Serie B · 2–1

90'6.3

@ Criciuma

Serie B · 1–3

90'6.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Goias	27	2	0	6.63
2024	Akhmat	13	2	0	6.71
2023	Slovan Bratislava	34	2	3	7.31
2022	Slovan Bratislava	35	1	0	6.89
2021	Slovan Bratislava	9	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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