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.

Junior Tavares

Brazil

Brazil29 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

83 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Ponte Preta

2023–2024

35 apps

Omonia Aradippou

2024

6 apps⚽ 1

Nautico Recife

2021–2022

54 apps⚽ 3

Sport Recife

2021

15 apps

Career transfers

Sao Paulo Sport Recife
8 Oct 2020Loan
Portimonense Sao Paulo
3 Aug 2020
Sao Paulo Sampdoria
16 Jul 2018Loan
Gremio Joinville
10 May 2016Loan

Injury record

Cancer

Jun 2023 – Jun 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A2· Brazil

Pernambucano - 1· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

1. Division· Cyprus

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Recent form

@ Omonia 29is Maiou

1. Division · 2–1

86'7.0

vs Anorthosis

1. Division · 0–0

14'6.3

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–1

26'6.9

vs Sport Recife

Serie B · 1–1

vs ABC

Serie B · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Omonia Aradippou	6	1	0	6.60
2023	Ponte Preta	35	0	0	6.90
2022	Nautico Recife	41	2	0	6.49
2021	Sport Recife	28	1	3	6.82

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

103

Fouls

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