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.

Henrique Pereira

Forward — left

Typical role

Career clubs

Santa Clara

2023–2025

56 apps⚽ 2

Chaves

2025

13 apps

Casa Pia

2024

2 apps⚽ 1

Benfica U21

2023

2 apps

Benfica B

2021–2022

56 apps⚽ 12

Career transfers

Benfica Santa Clara
30 Jun 2025Transfer
Casa Pia Benfica
29 Jun 2025Return from loan

Honours

U20 Intercontinental Cup

Winner

World · 1× (2022)

Júniores U19

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2021/2022)

UEFA Youth League

Winner

Europe · 2× (2021/2022, 2019/2020)

Competitions

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Premier League International Cup· World

Recent form

@ Maritimo

Segunda Liga · 3–1

vs Oliveirense

Segunda Liga · 2–1

vs Sporting CP B

Segunda Liga · 0–0

59'

vs FC Porto B

Segunda Liga · 0–1

11'6.6

@ União de Leiria

Segunda Liga · 1–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Chaves	13	0	0	6.60
2024	Santa Clara	30	2	1	6.63
2023	Santa Clara	30	1	1	6.63
2022	Benfica B	34	9	0	—
2021	Benfica B	22	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

← All World Cup stars