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.

Patric

Brazil

Brazil38 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

82 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Kanazawa

2025

13 apps⚽ 6

Nagoya Grampus

2024

37 apps⚽ 8

Kyoto Sanga

2023

35 apps⚽ 11

Gamba Osaka

2021–2022

79 apps⚽ 32

Career transfers

Nagoya Grampus Kanazawa
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Kyoto Sanga Nagoya Grampus
9 Jan 2024Free transfer
Gamba Osaka Kyoto Sanga
9 Jan 2023
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Gamba Osaka
1 Jan 2020
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Gamba Osaka
25 Jul 2019Loan
Ventforet Kofu Fortaleza EC
25 Apr 2014Free transfer
Vila Nova Atletico Goianiense
29 Jun 2012
Vasco DA Gama Vila Nova
11 Jan 2012

Competitions

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Sagan Tosu

J1 League · 0–3

45'6.6

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–0

13'6.7

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

vs Consadole Sapporo

J1 League · 0–2

8'6.3

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 0–1

30'6.6

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kanazawa	13	6	0	—
2024	Nagoya Grampus	37	8	1	6.91
2023	Kyoto Sanga	35	11	2	6.96
2022	Gamba Osaka	35	10	1	6.82
2021	Gamba Osaka	44	22	2	7.09

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

342

Fouls

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