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.

Bruno Mendes

Brazil

Brazil31 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

82 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Vila Nova

2025

24 apps⚽ 2

Guarani Campinas

2023–2024

47 apps⚽ 9

Cerezo Osaka

2022

32 apps⚽ 5

Avispa Fukuoka

2021

20 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Vila Nova Deportivo Maldonado
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Deportivo Maldonado Vila Nova
6 Jan 2025Loan
Cerezo Osaka Guarani Campinas
1 Feb 2023Loan
Avispa Fukuoka Cerezo Osaka
9 Jan 2022
Cerezo Osaka Avispa Fukuoka
13 Jan 2021Free transfer
Guimaraes Guarani Campinas
17 Jul 2017Loan
Atletico Paranaense Avai
26 Sept 2014
Guarani Campinas Botafogo
20 Sept 2012

Injury record

Unknown

Nov 2024

Thigh Injury

Oct 2024

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Feb 2024 – Sept 2024

Competitions

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Emperor Cup· Japan

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Copa Verde· Brazil

Recent form

vs Avai

Serie B · 2–2

68'6.3

@ Operario-PR

Serie B · 2–2

🅰 176'6.3

vs Ferroviária

Serie B · 2–2

61'6.3

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–1

18'6.9

vs Amazonas

Serie B · 1–0

26'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vila Nova	24	2	1	6.59
2024	Guarani Campinas	12	2	1	6.74
2023	Guarani Campinas	35	7	0	6.61
2022	Cerezo Osaka	32	5	0	6.67
2021	Avispa Fukuoka	20	4	0	6.84

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

123

Fouls

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