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.

Gerso Fernandes

Guinea-BissauGuinea-Bissau34 yrs

Age

172 cm cm

Height

62 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Guinea-Bissau

Nationality

Career clubs

Incheon United

2023–2025

90 apps⚽ 25

Jeju United FC

2021–2022

70 apps⚽ 13

Career transfers

Sporting Kansas City Jeju United FC
16 Feb 2021
Belenenses Sporting Kansas City
14 Feb 2017Transfer
Estoril Belenenses
1 Jul 2016Free transfer
Moreirense Estoril
1 Jun 2015
Estoril Moreirense
31 Jul 2014Loan
Tourizense Estoril
1 Jul 2011

Competitions

K League 1· South-Korea

K League 2· South-Korea

AFC Champions League Elite· World

FA Cup· South-Korea

Recent form

vs Gwangju FC

K League 1 · 4–0

⚽ 179'8.3

vs Jeju United FC

K League 1 · 1–0

61'6.3

@ Bucheon FC 1995

K League 1 · 2–2

⚽ 189'7.3

vs Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 1–2

30'

vs Gimcheon Sangmu FC

K League 1 · 2–1

31'

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Incheon United	22	8	7	7.37
2024	Incheon United	27	7	0	7.04
2023	Incheon United	41	10	4	6.86
2022	Jeju United FC	38	8	7	6.88
2021	Jeju United FC	32	5	2	6.92

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

332

Fouls

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