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.

Attacking Midfielder

Joel da Silva

Portugal

Portugal22 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Attacking Midfielder

Position

Portugal

Nationality

The silky Portuguese playmaker who orchestrates City's midfield with relentless pressing and exquisite technique.

Career clubs

Nacional

2025

18 apps

Boavista

2022–2024

82 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Boavista Nacional
30 Jul 2025Transfer
BoavistaNacional
29 Jul 2025Free transfer

Competitions

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Recent form

@ Santa Clara

Primeira Liga · 0–2

vs AVS

Primeira Liga · 1–2

@ Tondela

Primeira Liga · 2–0

9'6.5

vs Alverca

Primeira Liga · 1–0

@ Benfica

Primeira Liga · 0–2

12'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Nacional	18	0	0	6.53
2024	Boavista	33	2	1	6.88
2023	Boavista	29	1	0	6.58
2022	Boavista	20	0	0	6.46

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Strengths

Attribute profile — pace, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, physical.

World Cup history

2018: Round of 16 | 2022: Quarter-final | 2026: Portugal's creative engine

Career highlights

Man City treble winner 2023
Nations League champion
PFA Team of the Year

Achievements

6x Premier LeagueChampions League 2023Nations League 2019

← All World Cup stars