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.

Zé Pedro

Portugal

Portugal28 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

84 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Portugal

Nationality

Career clubs

FC Porto

2022–2025

96 apps⚽ 6

Cagliari

2025

22 apps

FC Porto B

2021–2023

89 apps⚽ 4

Estrela

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

FC Porto Cagliari
1 Sept 2025Transfer
Fafe SC Braga
2 Jul 2018

Honours

Super Cup

Winner

Portugal · 3× (2024, 2023, 2022)

Taça de Portugal

Winner

Portugal · 3× (2023/2024, 2022/2023, 2021/2022)

Primeira Liga

Winner

Portugal · 2× (2022/2023, 2021/2022)

Taça da Liga

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2022/2023)

Campeonato de Portugal Prio

Runner-up

Portugal · 2× (2020/2021, 2015/2016)

Competitions

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Serie A· Italy

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Friendlies Clubs· World

UEFA Europa League· World

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Coppa Italia· Italy

UEFA Champions League· World

Recent form

@ AC Milan

Serie A · 2–1

63'6.7

vs Udinese

Serie A · 0–2

62'6.7

@ Bologna

Serie A · 0–0

90'6.6

vs Atalanta

Serie A · 3–2

90'5.9

@ Inter

Serie A · 0–3

87'6.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Cagliari	41	2	1	6.82
2024	FC Porto	55	2	0	6.98
2023	FC Porto B	50	2	0	7.09
2022	FC Porto B	33	1	0	—
2021	FC Porto B	28	3	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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