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.

Guilherme Lobo

Brazil

Brazil26 yrs

Age

171 cm

Height

68 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Criciuma

2025

30 apps⚽ 1

Santa Catarina

2025

11 apps⚽ 2

USAC

2023–2024

33 apps⚽ 3

Nacional SP

2021–2022

33 apps⚽ 2

Juventus

2021–2022

11 apps⚽ 1

Treze

2021

8 apps

Career transfers

Santa Catarina Criciuma
17 Mar 2025Transfer
Nacional SP Juventus
15 Jun 2022Free transfer
Juventus Nacional SP
1 Jan 2022Free transfer
Nacional SP Treze
10 Jun 2021Free transfer

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Competitions

Paulista - A3· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Paulista· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Serie D· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

vs Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 1–1

90'7.2

@ Juventude

Serie B · 0–0

90'6.9

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 1–1

96'6.9

vs CRB

Serie B · 3–1

90'6.9

@ Fortaleza EC

Serie B · 2–3

96'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Criciuma	41	3	1	6.86
2024	USAC	14	1	0	—
2023	USAC	19	2	0	—
2022	Nacional SP	22	1	0	—
2021	Nacional SP	30	2	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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