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

Dani Silva

Portugal

Portugal25 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Attacking Midfielder

Position

Portugal

Nationality

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

Career transfers

Verona FC Midtjylland
3 Feb 2025Transfer
Guimaraes Verona
25 Jan 2024Transfer

Recent form

vs Omonia Nicosia

1. Division · 0–2

83'7.0

@ Apollon Limassol

1. Division · 1–2

38'7.0

vs AEK Larnaca

1. Division · 1–1

13'6.3

@ Omonia Nicosia

1. Division · 0–2

75'6.7

vs Apollon Limassol

1. Division · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FC Midtjylland	23	0	2	6.87
2025	Pafos	9	0	0	6.75
2024	FC Midtjylland	17	1	0	6.85
2024	Hellas Verona	24	0	0	6.63
2023	Guimaraes	17	1	2	6.93
2023	Hellas Verona	17	0	0	6.55
2022	Guimaraes	33	1	0	6.77
2021	Guimaraes	2	0	0	6.50

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

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