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.

Dudu

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

170 cm cm

Height

67 kg kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

JEF United Chiba

2024–2025

28 apps⚽ 5

Jubilo Iwata

2022–2024

46 apps⚽ 9

Vila Nova

2021

47 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Jubilo Iwata JEF United Chiba
22 Jan 2024
Vila Nova Jubilo Iwata
9 Jan 2022
Jaraguá EC Vila Nova
23 Jun 2020Free transfer
Votuporanguense Jaraguá EC
18 Jul 2019Free transfer
Vila Nova Votuporanguense
3 Jan 2019Free transfer
Vila Nova Votuporanguense
10 Sept 2018Loan
remo Vila Nova
6 Sept 2018
Vila Nova remo
1 Jun 2018Loan
Gremio Vila Nova
1 Jan 2018
Vila Nova Gremio
18 Aug 2016Loan

Competitions

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

J-League Cup· Japan

J1 League· Japan

Copa Verde· Brazil

Recent form

vs Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 1–2

@ Kashiwa Reysol

J1 League

90'6.3

vs Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

vs Machida Zelvia

J1 League · 0–2

74'7.0

@ FC Tokyo

J1 League · 3–0

19'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	JEF United Chiba	7	2	0	—
2024	JEF United Chiba	21	3	0	—
2023	Jubilo Iwata	40	9	0	—
2022	Jubilo Iwata	6	0	0	6.30
2021	Vila Nova	47	2	3	7.13

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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