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.

Negueba

Brazil

Brazil34 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Ratchaburi

2025

36 apps

Lamphun Warrior

2024

13 apps⚽ 2

Port FC

2022–2023

32 apps⚽ 5

Incheon United

2021–2022

31 apps⚽ 2

Criciuma

2022

6 apps

Career transfers

Atletico Goianiense Ponte Preta
18 May 2017
Coritiba Gremio
10 Jun 2016
Flamengo Coritiba
9 Jan 2015Loan
Sao Paulo Flamengo
1 Jan 2014
Flamengo Sao Paulo
3 Dec 2012Loan

Injury record

Injury

Jun 2017

Competitions

Thai League 1· Thailand

K League 1· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Two· World

Serie B· Brazil

League Cup· Thailand

AFC Champions League Elite· World

Recent form

@ Chiangrai United

Thai League 1 · 0–1

90'7.2

@ Sukhothai FC

Thai League 1 · 2–1

🅰 189'7.2

@ Bangkok United

Thai League 1 · 4–1

78'6.9

@ BG Pathum United

Thai League 1 · 2–2

🅰 189'8.2

vs Ayutthaya FC

Thai League 1 · 1–2

90'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Ratchaburi	36	0	5	7.01
2024	Lamphun Warrior	13	2	2	6.75
2023	Port FC	7	2	2	7.62
2022	Port FC	31	3	0	6.70
2021	Incheon United	31	2	4	6.87

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

141

Fouls

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