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.

Daniel Bessa

Italy

Italy32 yrs

Age

183 cm cm

Height

80 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Italy

Nationality

Career clubs

Al Bataeh

2025

18 apps

Al-Ittihad Kalba

2022–2024

67 apps⚽ 14

Hellas Verona

2021

25 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Verona Al-Ittihad Kalba
1 Jul 2022
Goias Verona
1 Jan 2021
Verona Goias
16 Jan 2020Loan
Genoa Verona
1 Jul 2019
Verona Genoa
31 Jan 2018Loan
Inter Verona
1 Jul 2017
Inter Verona
12 Aug 2016Loan
Como Inter
1 Jul 2016
Inter Vicenza Virtus
31 Jan 2013Loan

Competitions

Pro League· United-Arab-Emirates

Serie A· Italy

Coppa Italia· Italy

Recent form

@ Dibba Al-Fujairah

Pro League · 1–2

77'6.2

vs Al-Ittihad Kalba

Pro League · 2–2

45'7.0

@ Al Nasr

Pro League · 1–1

30'6.6

@ Al Wahda FC

Pro League · 2–2

45'6.7

vs Al-Jazira

Pro League · 1–1

🅰 174'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Al Bataeh	18	0	2	6.65
2024	Al-Ittihad Kalba	21	3	4	7.36
2023	Al-Ittihad Kalba	21	7	5	7.26
2022	Al-Ittihad Kalba	25	4	0	—
2021	Hellas Verona	25	1	2	6.61

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

199

Fouls

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