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.

Frederico Venâncio

Defence

Typical role

Career clubs

Santa Clara

2024–2025

58 apps⚽ 1

Eibar

2021–2024

134 apps⚽ 2

Guimaraes

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Eibar Santa Clara
18 Jul 2024Free transfer
Guimaraes Eibar
6 Jul 2021Free transfer
Sheffield Wednesday Vitoria Setubal
1 Jul 2018
Vitoria Setubal Sheffield Wednesday
16 Aug 2017Loan

Honours

UEFA U21 Championship

Runner-up

Europe · 1× (2013/2015)

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jan 2024 – Feb 2024

Unknown

Dec 2023 – Jan 2024

Competitions

Segunda División· Spain

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Copa del Rey· Spain

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ FC Porto

Primeira Liga · 0–1

vs Nacional

Primeira Liga · 2–0

@ Arouca

Primeira Liga · 2–2

90'6.6

vs SC Braga

Primeira Liga · 2–1

🅰 190'7.0

@ Casa Pia

Primeira Liga · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Santa Clara	22	1	1	6.83
2024	Santa Clara	36	0	0	6.81
2023	Eibar	69	1	1	6.73
2022	Eibar	36	1	1	6.84
2021	Eibar	29	0	0	7.00

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

170

Fouls

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