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.

Léo Naldi

Brazil

Brazil24 yrs

Age

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Vitoria

2024–2025

41 apps

Atletico Goianiense

2025

39 apps

Criciuma

2025

21 apps

Ponte Preta

2021–2024

131 apps⚽ 9

Career transfers

Vitoria Novorizontino
1 Jan 2026Loan
Criciuma Vitoria
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Vitoria Criciuma
6 Jun 2025Loan
Vitoria Atletico Goianiense
1 Feb 2025Loan
Ponte Preta Vitoria
5 Mar 2024Free transfer

Injury record

Virus

Aug 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Paulista - A2· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Baiano - 1· Brazil

Recent form

@ São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–1

82'6.6

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 0–0

90'6.6

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

90'6.6

@ Avai

Serie B · 3–3

15'6.2

@ Sport Recife

Serie B · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Criciuma	62	0	0	6.71
2024	Vitoria	50	0	0	6.62
2023	Ponte Preta	47	3	2	6.76
2022	Ponte Preta	46	1	4	6.78
2021	Ponte Preta	27	5	0	6.76

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

228

Fouls

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