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.

Artur

Brazil

Brazil31 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career transfers

Ponte Preta America Mineiro
31 Dec 2025Transfer
Goias Ponte Preta
1 Apr 2022Free transfer
Brasil DE Pelotas Goias
5 Jul 2021Free transfer
Internacional Vorskla Poltava
3 Aug 2018Free transfer
Internacional Criciuma
1 Jun 2018Loan
Internacional Brasil DE Pelotas
2 Jan 2018Loan
Internacional Ponte Preta
30 Jan 2017Loan

Injury record

Red Card

Aug 2023

Yellow Cards

Aug 2023

Yellow Cards

Jun 2023 – Jul 2023

Yellow Cards

May 2023

Injury

Oct 2017 – Nov 2017

Injury

Oct 2017

Recent form

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 1–2

90'6.9

@ São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–1

45'6.9

@ Nautico Recife

Serie B · 0–4

45'6.3

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	America Mineiro	6	0	0	6.67
2025	Ponte Preta	11	1	1	7.06
2024	Mirassol	9	0	0	6.53
2024	Água Santa	6	0	0	6.85
2023	Ponte Preta	34	0	3	6.97
2022	Ponte Preta	30	0	4	7.04
2021	Brasil DE Pelotas	6	0	1	7.13
2021	Goias	28	0	3	6.90
2018	Brasil DE Pelotas	1	0	0	7.60
2018	Vorskla Poltava	5	0	0	6.54
2017	Ponte Preta	1	0	0	6.60
2016	Internacional	20	0	1	6.96

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

248

Fouls

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