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.

Luizão

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

184 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Midfield — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Atletico Goianiense

2025

45 apps⚽ 2

Radomiak Radom

2021–2024

66 apps

Bahia

2021–2022

7 apps

Vorskla Poltava

2021

3 apps

Career transfers

Atletico Goianiense CRB
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Radomiak Radom Atletico Goianiense
3 Jan 2025Transfer
Vorskla Poltava Bahia
23 Aug 2021Loan
FC Porto Vorskla Poltava
6 Aug 2019Loan

Injury record

Injury

Nov 2024

Injury

Aug 2024 – Sept 2024

Yellow Cards

Feb 2024

Injury

Oct 2022 – Jan 2023

Injury

Apr 2022 – Jun 2022

Competitions

Ekstraklasa· Poland

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

Cup· Poland

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Premier League· Ukraine

Baiano - 1· Brazil

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

vs Ponte Preta

Serie B · 4–2

@ Sport Recife

Serie B · 2–1

11'6.7

vs Fortaleza EC

Copa Do Brasil · 0–0

vs Operario-PR

Serie B · 3–0

@ America Mineiro

Serie B · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Atletico Goianiense	45	2	1	6.90
2024	Radomiak Radom	12	0	0	6.77
2023	Radomiak Radom	29	0	0	6.79
2022	Radomiak Radom	17	0	0	6.72
2021	Radomiak Radom	18	0	0	6.59

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

107

Fouls

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