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.

Waguininho

Brazil

Brazil36 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Novorizontino

2023–2025

95 apps⚽ 14

Avai

2023

9 apps⚽ 5

Cruzeiro

2022

20 apps⚽ 1

Coritiba

2021

48 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Novorizontino Criciuma
4 Jan 2026Free transfer
Novorizontino Criciuma
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Avai Novorizontino
18 Dec 2023Free transfer
Cruzeiro Avai
10 Jan 2023Loan
Coritiba Cruzeiro
4 Jan 2022Free transfer
Guarani Campinas Coritiba
1 Feb 2021Free transfer
Bucheon FC 1995 Suwon Bluewings
5 Jan 2018
Oeste Bucheon FC 1995
13 Jan 2016Loan
Mogi Mirim Oeste
18 Dec 2013

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jun 2025 – Aug 2025

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

Mineiro - 1· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Recent form

vs Ceara

Serie B · 1–1

🅰 161'7.3

vs Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 1–1

45'6.7

@ Juventude

Serie B · 0–0

76'6.7

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 1–1

51'6.6

vs CRB

Serie B · 3–1

⚽ 145'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Novorizontino	33	5	1	6.85
2024	Novorizontino	41	5	4	6.77
2023	Novorizontino	30	9	1	6.82
2022	Cruzeiro	20	1	0	6.60
2021	Coritiba	48	11	2	6.78

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

265

Fouls

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