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.

Juninho

Brazil

Brazil24 yrs

Age

174 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Goias

2024–2025

40 apps⚽ 5

Criciuma

2025

32 apps⚽ 4

Orlando City SC

2023–2024

4 apps

Vasco DA Gama

2021–2023

55 apps⚽ 1

Orlando City II

2023

2 apps

Career transfers

Criciuma Novorizontino
5 Jan 2026Free transfer
Goias Criciuma
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Vasco DA Gama Goias
11 Jan 2024Free transfer
Vasco DA Gama Orlando City SC
16 Jun 2023Loan

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Muscle Injury

Aug 2024 – Sept 2024

Thigh Injury

Mar 2024 – May 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Carioca - 1· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Major League Soccer· USA

Leagues Cup· World

Copa Verde· Brazil

MLS Next Pro· USA

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–1

36'6.2

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 0–0

85'6.7

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

69'6.9

@ Avai

Serie B · 3–3

@ Sport Recife

Serie B · 0–1

60'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Criciuma	32	4	1	6.71
2024	Goias	40	5	2	6.82
2023	Vasco DA Gama	8	0	0	—
2022	Vasco DA Gama	27	1	0	6.59
2021	Vasco DA Gama	26	0	0	6.54

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

110

Fouls

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