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

João Silva

Portugal

Portugal35 yrs

Age

189 cm cm

Height

80 kg kg

Weight

Attacking Midfielder

Position

Portugal

Nationality

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

Career transfers

Everton Levski Sofia
1 Jul 2012Transfer
Everton Vitoria Setubal
8 Aug 2011Loan
Everton União de Leiria
31 Jan 2011Loan
Aves Everton
9 Jun 2010Transfer

Recent form

vs Pacos Ferreira

Segunda Liga · 2–0

⚽ 175'7.3

@ União de Leiria

Segunda Liga · 0–0

31'6.3

vs Academico Viseu

Segunda Liga · 0–3

90'6.2

@ Vizela

Segunda Liga · 3–4

67'6.3

@ Farense

Segunda Liga · 1–2

⚽ 190'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Lusitânia Lourosa	11	3	0	6.52
2024	Felgueiras 1932	4	2	1	6.88
2022	Estrela	2	0	0	6.60
2021	Hebei Zhongji	9	0	0	6.89
2018	Feirense	24	2	0	6.65
2017	Feirense	30	6	1	6.83
2015	Pacos Ferreira	8	0	0	6.41

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

125

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