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.

Aderllan Santos

Brazil

Brazil36 yrs

Age

193 cm

Height

83 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

AVS

2024–2025

30 apps

Rio Ave

2021–2024

108 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Valencia Al-Ahli Jeddah
24 Jan 2019
Valencia Vitoria
23 Apr 2018Loan
Valencia Sao Paulo
15 Jul 2017Loan
SC Braga Valencia
27 Aug 2015
Trofense SC Braga
1 Jul 2012Free transfer

Honours

Segunda Liga

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2021/2022)

Taça da Liga

Winner

Portugal · 1× (2012/2013)

Taça de Portugal

Runner-up

Portugal · 1× (2014/2015)

Injury record

Injury

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Yellow Cards

Feb 2024

Red Card

Jan 2024

Red Card

Feb 2023

Yellow Cards

Apr 2021

Injury

Nov 2018 – Jan 2019

Knee Injury

Jan 2017

Competitions

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Recent form

@ Moreirense

Primeira Liga · 0–0

vs FC Porto

Primeira Liga · 3–1

⚽ 114'8.2

@ Nacional

Primeira Liga · 2–1

vs Sporting CP

Primeira Liga · 1–1

@ Rio Ave

Primeira Liga · 2–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	AVS	17	0	6.95
2024	AVS	16	1	6.67
2023	Rio Ave	35	3	7.19
2022	Rio Ave	35	2	7.05
2021	Rio Ave	35	5	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

247

Fouls

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