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.

Cicero

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Career clubs

Tondela

2023–2025

43 apps⚽ 1

Torreense

2021–2022

52 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Torreense Tondela
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Cova De Piedade Estoril
1 Jul 2021
Atletico-MG Estoril
29 Jan 2019
Salgueiro Atletico-MG
1 Jul 2016

Honours

Segunda Liga

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2024/2025)

Liga 3

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2021/2022)

Mineiro 1

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2017)

Copa do Brasil

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2016)

Pernambucano 1

Runner-up

Brazil · 1× (2014/2015)

Competitions

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Liga 3· Portugal

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Recent form

@ Arouca

Primeira Liga · 1–3

61'5.9

vs Moreirense

Primeira Liga · 2–0

72'7.2

@ Casa Pia

Primeira Liga · 1–0

64'6.9

@ Sporting CP

Primeira Liga · 2–2

⚽ 115'7.9

@ Estrela

Primeira Liga · 2–0

67'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tondela	16	1	1	6.79
2024	Tondela	8	0	0	7.17
2023	Tondela	19	0	0	7.17
2022	Torreense	29	2	0	—
2021	Torreense	23	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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