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.

Guilherme Marques

Brazil

Brazil34 yrs

Age

174 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Mirassol

2025

12 apps⚽ 2

Goias

2023–2024

35 apps⚽ 7

Changchun Yatai

2024

12 apps⚽ 3

Guangzhou R&F

2021–2022

32 apps⚽ 11

Career transfers

Mirassol Atletico Goianiense
8 Jan 2026Free transfer
Goias Changchun Yatai
6 Feb 2024Free transfer
Guangzhou R&F Goias
31 Mar 2023Free transfer
Legia Warszawa Benevento
17 Jan 2018Free transfer
SC Braga Legia Warszawa
11 Feb 2014
GIL Vicente SC Braga
1 Jul 2012
SC Braga GIL Vicente
31 Aug 2011Loan

Competitions

Super League· China

Serie A· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

FA Cup· China

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Recent form

vs São Bernardo

Serie B · 0–1

28'6.7

@ Ceara

Serie B · 1–0

vs Juventude

Serie B · 0–0

31'6.5

vs Avai

Serie B · 2–1

⚽ 141'7.3

@ Atletico Paranaense

Copa Do Brasil · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Mirassol	12	2	0	6.92
2024	Changchun Yatai	12	3	2	7.17
2023	Goias	35	7	6	6.95
2022	Guangzhou R&F	18	6	1	7.16
2021	Guangzhou R&F	14	5	5	7.35

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

316

Fouls

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