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.

Rômulo

Brazil

Brazil30 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Chapecoense-sc

2023–2025

38 apps⚽ 2

CSA

2024

7 apps

Avai

2021–2023

45 apps⚽ 1

CRB

2023

28 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

CSA Chapecoense-sc
1 Apr 2024Free transfer
CRB CSA
15 Dec 2023Free transfer
Avai CRB
4 Apr 2023
Al-Ittihad Kalba Avai
3 Aug 2021
Avai Al-Ittihad Kalba
1 Feb 2021Loan
Al-Dhafra Avai
1 Jan 2020
Avai Al-Dhafra
17 Sept 2018Loan

Injury record

ACL Knee Injury

Jun 2024 – Aug 2025

Ankle Injury

Oct 2023 – Nov 2023

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Serie A· Brazil

Catarinense - 1· Brazil

Alagoano· Brazil

Copa do Nordeste· Brazil

Recent form

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–1

vs Avai

Serie B · 0–1

16'6.7

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 0–1

@ Criciuma

Serie B · 0–2

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 2–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Chapecoense-sc	2	0	0	6.70
2024	CSA	15	0	0	6.66
2023	CRB	57	4	6	6.74
2022	Avai	26	0	0	6.61
2021	Avai	18	1	0	6.70

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

139

Fouls

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