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.

Kaiky Naves

Brazil

Brazil23 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

77 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Palmeiras

2021–2025

103 apps

Alverca

2025

30 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Palmeiras Alverca
19 Jul 2025Loan

Honours

Paulista A1

Winner

Brazil · 4× (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022)

Serie A

Winner

Brazil · 3× (2024, 2023, 2022)

Supercopa do Brasil

Winner

Brazil · 2× (2024, 2023)

CONMEBOL Recopa

Winner

South America · 1× (2022)

FIFA Intercontinental Cup

Runner-up

World · 1× (2022)

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

FIFA Club World Cup· World

CONMEBOL Recopa· World

Recent form

@ Famalicao

Primeira Liga · 0–1

94'7.3

vs Estoril

Primeira Liga · 1–1

90'6.5

@ FC Porto

Primeira Liga · 0–1

89'6.5

vs Arouca

Primeira Liga · 2–1

⚽ 190'7.2

@ Nacional

Primeira Liga · 0–1

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Alverca	44	2	7.00
2024	Palmeiras	43	0	7.23
2023	Palmeiras	42	0	6.76
2022	Palmeiras	2	0	6.70
2021	Palmeiras	2	0	8.10

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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