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.

Douglas Grolli

Brazil

Brazil36 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

84 kg kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Portimonense

2024–2025

23 apps⚽ 1

Avispa Fukuoka

2021–2024

133 apps⚽ 4

Career transfers

Avispa Fukuoka Portimonense
24 Jan 2025Transfer
Avispa Fukuoka Portimonense
22 Jan 2025Free transfer
Marítimo Avispa Fukuoka
18 Feb 2020
Bahia Marítimo
5 Jan 2019Free transfer
Chapecoense-sc Bahia
16 Jan 2018
Cruzeiro Chapecoense-sc
9 Jan 2017Loan
Cruzeiro Ponte Preta
15 Feb 2016Loan
Chapecoense-sc Cruzeiro
10 Feb 2015
Gremio Chapecoense-sc
30 Jul 2014Loan
Gremio Londrina
1 Jan 2014Loan
Gremio São Caetano
14 May 2013Loan
Chapecoense-sc Gremio
7 Jan 2012

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Segunda Liga· Portugal

J-League Cup· Japan

Emperor Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ FC Porto B

Segunda Liga · 0–1

90'7.2

vs Oliveirense

Segunda Liga · 1–1

90'6.6

vs União de Leiria

Segunda Liga · 1–1

90'6.2

vs Penafiel

Segunda Liga · 2–1

🅰 190'7.5

vs Tondela

Segunda Liga · 2–2

67'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Portimonense	13	0	1	6.88
2024	Avispa Fukuoka	35	1	2	7.02
2023	Avispa Fukuoka	40	3	0	6.88
2022	Avispa Fukuoka	35	0	0	6.83
2021	Avispa Fukuoka	33	1	0	6.93

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

268

Fouls

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