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.

Gabriel Barros

Brazil

Brazil24 yrs

Age

182 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career transfers

Internacional America Mineiro
31 Dec 2025Loan
Botafogo SP Internacional
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Internacional Botafogo SP
13 Aug 2025Loan
Criciuma Internacional
12 Aug 2025Return from loan
Internacional Criciuma
16 Jan 2025Loan
Internacional Avai
29 Jul 2024Loan
Internacional Atletico Goianiense
5 Mar 2024Loan
Ituano Internacional
11 Apr 2023
Flamengo Ituano
1 Jan 2022
Ituano Flamengo
20 Oct 2020Loan

Injury record

Unknown

Sept 2024 – Jan 2025

Recent form

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 1–2

19'6.5

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

57'6.9

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–2

45'6.5

@ Goias

Serie B · 1–3

60'6.7

vs Avai

Serie B · 0–0

68'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	America Mineiro	4	0	0	6.65
2025	Criciuma	4	0	0	6.70
2025	Botafogo SP	17	0	1	6.75
2024	Atletico Goianiense	8	0	1	6.60
2024	Avai	11	0	0	6.52
2023	Internacional	34	0	1	6.54
2023	Ituano	13	1	1	6.55
2022	Ituano	38	5	1	6.81
2020	Ituano	2	0	0	6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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