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 Moreira

Brazil

Brazil25 yrs

Age

Midfield — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Cuiaba

2021–2025

41 apps

Novorizontino

2024–2025

22 apps

Nautico Recife

2025

3 apps⚽ 1

Botafogo SP

2023–2024

31 apps

Riga

2024

8 apps

Santo André

2022

7 apps

Career transfers

Cuiaba Paysandu
31 Dec 2025
Nautico Recife Cuiaba
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Cuiaba Nautico Recife
10 Jul 2025Loan
Novorizontino Cuiaba
3 Jan 2025Return from loan
Cuiaba Novorizontino
16 Jul 2024Loan
Riga Cuiaba
28 Jun 2024
Cuiaba Riga
14 Feb 2024Loan
Cuiaba Botafogo SP
11 Jan 2024
Cuiaba Botafogo SP
18 Apr 2023Loan
Santo André Cuiaba
1 Apr 2022
Cuiaba Santo André
1 Jan 2022Loan
CEOV Operário Cuiaba
3 Sept 2021Free transfer

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Matogrossense· Brazil

Recent form

@ Vasco DA Gama

Copa Do Brasil · 2–2

vs Vasco DA Gama

Copa Do Brasil · 0–2

32'6.3

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 0–1

@ Coritiba

Serie B · 0–2

@ Novorizontino

Serie B · 0–3

12'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cuiaba	34	1	1	6.64
2024	Novorizontino	32	0	1	6.51
2023	Botafogo SP	32	0	3	6.59
2022	Cuiaba	13	0	0	6.46
2021	Cuiaba	1	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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