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.

Thomás Bedinelli

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Chapecoense-sc

2022–2025

54 apps⚽ 2

Gwangju FC

2023

29 apps⚽ 2

Atromitos

2021

20 apps

Career transfers

Gwangju FC Chapecoense-sc
11 Jan 2024Free transfer
Chapecoense-sc Gwangju FC
1 Jan 2023
Atromitos Chapecoense-sc
11 Jul 2022Free transfer
Sport Recife Londrina
1 Jun 2018
Santa Cruz Sport Recife
31 May 2017
Flamengo Seattle Sounders
1 Jun 2015
Flamengo Robur Siena
8 Aug 2013

Injury record

Virus

May 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

K League 1· South-Korea

Super League 1· Greece

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Cup· Greece

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 1–0

@ Volta Redonda

Serie B · 1–1

45'6.7

vs America Mineiro

Serie B · 0–1

13'6.7

@ Avai

Serie B · 1–2

vs Cuiaba

Serie B · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Chapecoense-sc	4	0	0	6.70
2024	Chapecoense-sc	35	0	0	6.65
2023	Gwangju FC	29	2	0	6.84
2022	Chapecoense-sc	15	2	2	6.81
2021	Atromitos	20	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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