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.

Pedro Mendes

Portugal

Portugal26 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Portugal

Nationality

Career clubs

Modena

2022–2025

114 apps⚽ 21

Ascoli

2022–2023

2 apps

Rio Ave

2021

42 apps⚽ 10

Portugal U21

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Sporting CP Ascoli
29 Aug 2022
Rio Ave Sporting CP
1 Jul 2022
Sporting CP Rio Ave
16 Jul 2021Loan
Nacional Sporting CP
1 Jul 2021
Almeria Nacional
1 Feb 2021Loan
Sporting CP Almeria
16 Sept 2020Loan

Injury record

Red Card

May 2025

Red Card

May 2025

Knee Injury

Sept 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Italy

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Coppa Italia· Italy

UEFA U21 Championship· World

Recent form

vs Juve Stabia

Serie B · 0–1

@ Avellino

Serie B · 0–1

79'6.3

vs Reggiana

Serie B · 2–1

18'6.2

@ Monza

Serie B · 0–1

24'6.3

vs Frosinone

Serie B · 1–2

24'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Modena	33	4	1	6.53
2024	Modena	22	3	0	6.83
2023	Modena	25	10	1	7.23
2022	Modena	36	4	1	6.73
2021	Rio Ave	43	10	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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