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

Brazil42 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

AVS

2023–2025

57 apps⚽ 10

Vilafranquense

2021–2022

62 apps⚽ 31

Career transfers

Spezia Bari
13 Jul 2017Free transfer
Verona Spezia
1 Jul 2015
Verona Spezia
1 Feb 2015Loan
Cagliari Verona
24 Jul 2014
Nacional Cagliari
1 Jul 2009Transfer
Cruzeiro Nacional
1 Aug 2008Transfer
Cruzeiro Ipatinga
1 Jan 2008Loan

Honours

Mineiro 1

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2007)

Injury record

Injury

Aug 2024 – Nov 2024

Thigh Injury

Jan 2019 – Feb 2019

Competitions

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Recent form

@ Nacional

Primeira Liga · 2–1

vs Sporting CP

Primeira Liga · 1–1

16'6.7

@ Rio Ave

Primeira Liga · 2–2

vs Guimaraes

Primeira Liga · 1–1

@ GIL Vicente

Primeira Liga · 0–3

8'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	AVS	24	5	1	6.73
2024	AVS	30	5	1	6.72
2023	AVS	3	0	0	6.70
2022	Vilafranquense	33	17	0	—
2021	Vilafranquense	29	14	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

121

Fouls

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