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.

Thiago Martins

Brazil

Brazil30 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

New York City FC

2022–2025

139 apps⚽ 2

MLS All-Stars

2024

1 apps

Yokohama F. Marinos

2021–2022

37 apps

Career transfers

Palmeiras Yokohama F. Marinos
3 Feb 2020Transfer
Palmeiras Yokohama F. Marinos
15 Aug 2018Loan
Bahia Palmeiras
1 Jan 2018
Palmeiras Bahia
4 Sept 2017Loan
Paysandu Palmeiras
1 Jan 2016
Palmeiras Paysandu
1 May 2015Loan
Mogi Mirim Palmeiras
1 Oct 2013

Honours

Campeones Cup

Winner

N/C America · 1× (2022)

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2021, 2019)

Serie A

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2016)

Serie B

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2013)

MLS All-Star

Runner-up

World · 1× (2024)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2020)

Paulista A1

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2018)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2018)

Injury record

Knee Injury

Jul 2025 – Aug 2025

Calf Injury

Feb 2025

Leg Injury

May 2024 – Jun 2024

16 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

J1 League· Japan

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Nashville SC

Major League Soccer · 1–2

90'6.6

@ New York Red Bulls

Major League Soccer · 1–1

90'7.3

@ Charlotte

Major League Soccer · 1–0

90'7.3

vs Columbus Crew

Major League Soccer · 3–0

90'7.6

vs DC United

Major League Soccer · 0–2

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	New York City FC	34	1	7.04
2024	New York City FC	41	1	6.97
2023	New York City FC	29	0	6.95
2022	New York City FC	36	0	6.86
2021	Yokohama F. Marinos	37	0	7.13

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

207

Fouls

← All World Cup stars