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.

Jean Patric

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

175 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Vissel Kobe

2023–2025

126 apps⚽ 14

Cerezo Osaka

2022–2023

39 apps⚽ 7

Santa Clara

2021

27 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Cerezo Osaka Vissel Kobe
9 Jan 2023
Santa Clara Cerezo Osaka
8 Jan 2022
Academico Viseu Santa Clara
13 Aug 2020
America-RN Academico Viseu
21 Aug 2019
Zaria Balti America-RN
1 Jan 2019Free transfer
Grêmio Anápolis Zaria Balti
4 Jul 2018Free transfer
Septemvri Sofia Grêmio Anápolis
22 Feb 2018
Sao Paulo Septemvri Sofia
6 Sept 2017
America-RN Volta Redonda
1 May 2017Loan
Sao Paulo America-RN
2 Jan 2017Loan

Honours

J1 League

Winner

Japan · 2× (2024, 2023)

Emperor Cup

Winner

Japan · 1× (2024)

Potiguar 1

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2019)

Copa do Brasil U20

Winner

Brazil · 2× (2016, 2015)

CONMEBOL Libertadores U20

Winner

South America · 1× (2016)

Super Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 2× (2025, 2024)

J.League World Challenge

Runner-up

World · 1× (2024)

J-League Cup

Runner-up

Japan · 1× (2022)

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2025

Head Injury

Jan 2021

Competitions

J1 League· Japan

Super Cup· Japan

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Emperor Cup· Japan

J-League Cup· Japan

AFC Champions League Elite· World

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

@ Kashima

J1 League · 0–2

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League

@ V-varen Nagasaki

J1 League · 2–2

11'7.2

@ Gamba Osaka

J1 League · 0–5

23'6.3

vs Cerezo Osaka

J1 League · 0–0

20'6.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Vissel Kobe	53	5	1	6.70
2024	Vissel Kobe	40	3	2	6.77
2023	Vissel Kobe	33	6	0	6.68
2022	Cerezo Osaka	39	7	0	6.71
2021	Santa Clara	27	3	1	6.56

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

114

Fouls

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