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.

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Brazil

Brazil23 yrs

Age

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Volta Redonda

2025

31 apps⚽ 1

Boavista SC

2025

22 apps⚽ 1

CRB

2024–2025

21 apps

Botafogo

2022–2024

67 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Botafogo Juventude
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Volta Redonda Botafogo
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Botafogo Volta Redonda
11 Apr 2025Loan
Botafogo Boavista SC
4 Jan 2025Loan
Botafogo CRB
17 Apr 2024Loan

Injury record

Ankle Injury

Jul 2024

Competitions

Carioca - 1· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Serie D· Brazil

Alagoano· Brazil

Recent form

@ Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

⚽ 190'9.2

vs Sao Paulo

Copa Do Brasil · 3–1

🅰 190'7.9

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.0

@ Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 0–0

90'6.9

vs Londrina

Serie B · 1–0

72'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Volta Redonda	53	2	2	7.29
2024	Botafogo	43	0	0	6.69
2023	Botafogo	36	0	0	6.95
2022	Botafogo	9	1	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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