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.

Marcelinho

Brazil

Brazil27 yrs

Age

Defence — right

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Remo

2025

62 apps⚽ 2

Chapecoense-sc

2024

35 apps⚽ 3

Vila Nova

2023

34 apps

Confiança

2021–2022

40 apps⚽ 2

Brasil DE Pelotas

2022

28 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Chapecoense-sc remo
3 Jan 2025Free transfer
Vila Nova Chapecoense-sc
11 Jan 2024Free transfer
Confiança Vila Nova
10 Jan 2023Free transfer
Confiança Brasil DE Pelotas
6 Jan 2022Loan

Injury record

Medical Condition

Jun 2025

Ankle Injury

Oct 2024 – Nov 2024

Hand Injury

Aug 2024

Virus

Jul 2024 – Aug 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Copa Verde· Brazil

Recent form

vs Atletico Paranaense

Serie A · 1–2

90'6.2

@ Chapecoense-sc

Serie A · 3–2

97'5.6

vs Bahia

Copa Do Brasil · 2–1

87'6.5

vs Palmeiras

Serie A · 1–1

98'6.5

@ Botafogo

Serie A · 2–1

89'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Remo	62	2	2	6.91
2024	Chapecoense-sc	35	3	4	6.88
2023	Vila Nova	34	0	0	6.86
2022	Brasil DE Pelotas	29	1	0	—
2021	Confiança	39	2	1	6.76

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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