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.

Marcus Vinicius

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Independiente Medellin

2024–2025

23 apps⚽ 2

Jeonbuk Motors

2023–2024

38 apps⚽ 12

Huila

2023–2024

36 apps⚽ 12

Tigres FC

2022

25 apps⚽ 4

Santa Fe

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Independiente MedellinMarcus Vinicius
8 Jul 2025Free transfer
Jeonbuk Motors Independiente Medellin
14 Jul 2024
Huila Jeonbuk Motors
22 Jan 2024Free transfer
Santa Fe Huila
1 Jan 2023Loan
Santa Fe Tigres FC
20 Jan 2022Loan

Competitions

Primera A· Colombia

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Primera B· Colombia

Copa Colombia· Colombia

K League 1· South-Korea

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Santa Fe

Primera A · 1–2

8'6.3

@ Santa Fe

Primera A · 0–0

9'6.3

@ America de Cali

Primera A · 1–1

45'7.3

vs Deportes Tolima

Primera A · 2–1

14'6.7

vs Junior

Primera A · 1–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Independiente Medellin	18	1	1	6.80
2024	Jeonbuk Motors	9	1	1	6.79
2023	Huila	70	24	2	7.02
2022	Tigres FC	25	4	0	—
2021	Santa Fe	0	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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