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.

Paulo Vítor

Brazil

Brazil37 yrs

Age

195 cm

Height

92 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Atletico Goianiense

2025

24 apps

Al Okhdood

2022–2024

65 apps

Chaves

2021–2022

63 apps

Career transfers

Al Okhdood Atletico Goianiense
11 Jun 2025Transfer
Al Okhdood Atletico Goianiense
5 Jun 2025Free transfer
Chaves Al Akhdoud
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Rio Ave Chaves
6 Aug 2020
Varzim Rio Ave
1 Sept 2018
Audax Rio Rio Branco ES
1 Jul 2015
Aracruz Audax Rio
1 Jan 2014
Botafogo SP Aracruz
1 Apr 2013
Vitória ES Botafogo SP
1 Jan 2012

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2023 – Mar 2023

Injury

Jan 2023

Illness

Mar 2019

Competitions

Pro League· Saudi-Arabia

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Serie B· Brazil

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Division 1· Saudi-Arabia

Recent form

vs São Bernardo

Serie B · 0–1

98'6.9

@ Criciuma

Serie B · 1–1

90'5.9

vs Atletico Paranaense

Copa Do Brasil · 0–0

94'6.6

@ Ceara

Serie B · 1–0

90'9.7

vs Juventude

Serie B · 0–0

90'7.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Atletico Goianiense	24	0	7.22
2024	Al Okhdood	32	0	7.05
2023	Al Okhdood	33	1	6.89
2022	Chaves	32	0	7.17
2021	Chaves	31	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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