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.

Eduardo

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Age

184 cm cm

Height

84 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

V-varen Nagasaki

2025

9 apps⚽ 1

Yokohama F. Marinos

2022–2024

108 apps⚽ 5

Sagan Tosu

2021

39 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Yokohama F. Marinos V-varen Nagasaki
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Sagan Tosu Yokohama F. Marinos
2 Feb 2022
Matsumoto Yamaga Sagan Tosu
4 Jan 2020Free transfer
Kawasaki Frontale Matsumoto Yamaga
11 Jan 2019
Kashiwa Reysol Kawasaki Frontale
3 Jan 2017
Kashiwa Reysol Kawasaki Frontale
28 Feb 2016Loan
Tochigi SC Kashiwa Reysol
16 Aug 2014
Metropolitano Lustenau
16 Aug 2012Loan

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

J2/J3 League· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Mito Hollyhock

J1 League · 1–0

90'7.2

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League

90'6.7

vs Vissel Kobe

J1 League · 2–2

⚽ 171'7.2

@ Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 2–3

62'6.7

vs Fagiano Okayama

J1 League · 2–1

72'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	V-varen Nagasaki	9	1	0	—
2024	Yokohama F. Marinos	37	2	0	7.06
2023	Yokohama F. Marinos	44	1	3	7.18
2022	Yokohama F. Marinos	27	2	1	7.30
2021	Sagan Tosu	39	3	3	7.24

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

177

Fouls

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