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.

Afonso de Freitas

Portugal

Portugal25 yrs

Age

181 cm cm

Height

73 kg kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Portugal

Nationality

Career clubs

Maritimo

2024–2025

28 apps

Guimaraes

2022–2024

45 apps⚽ 2

Nacional

2024

1 apps

Guimaraes B

2021–2023

27 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Nacional Marítimo
17 Jan 2025Free transfer
Nacional Maritimo
17 Jan 2025Free transfer
Guimaraes Nacional
16 Jul 2024Free transfer

Competitions

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Liga 3· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Campeonato de Portugal Prio - Promotion Round· Portugal

Recent form

vs Chaves

Segunda Liga · 1–3

45'5.9

@ Benfica B

Segunda Liga · 2–1

11'6.6

@ Torreense

Segunda Liga · 0–1

13'6.5

@ Pacos Ferreira

Segunda Liga · 0–0

vs Oliveirense

Segunda Liga · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Maritimo	16	0	0	6.58
2024	Maritimo	13	0	0	6.60
2023	Guimaraes	18	1	0	6.63
2022	Guimaraes	31	1	2	6.64
2021	Guimaraes B	23	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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