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.

Emerson Santos

Brazil

Brazil34 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

São Bernardo

2025

14 apps

Ponte Preta

2024

41 apps

Juventude

2023

63 apps

Botafogo SP

2021–2022

38 apps

Bahia

2022

22 apps

Botafogo SP B

2021

11 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

São Bernardo Inter De Limeira
5 Feb 2026Free transfer
Ponte Preta São Bernardo
8 Jan 2025Free transfer
Juventude Ponte Preta
1 Jan 2024Free transfer
Botafogo SP Juventude
10 Jan 2023Free transfer
Botafogo SP Bahia
4 Apr 2022Loan
Mogi Mirim Passo Fundo
1 Jan 2017
Santa Cruz Mogi Mirim
1 Jan 2016
Coritiba Santa Cruz
1 May 2014

Injury record

Head Injury

Jun 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Gaúcho - 1· Brazil

Serie C· Brazil

Copa Paulista· Brazil

Recent form

vs Palmeiras

Paulista - A1 · 0–3

27'6.2

vs Sao Paulo

Paulista - A1 · 1–3

90'6.3

@ Portuguesa

Paulista - A1 · 1–1

32'6.7

vs Guarani Campinas

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

14'6.9

@ Noroeste

Paulista - A1 · 3–2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	São Bernardo	14	0	0	6.67
2024	Ponte Preta	41	0	0	6.70
2023	Juventude	63	0	0	6.49
2022	Botafogo SP	37	0	1	6.85
2021	Botafogo SP	34	1	0	7.01

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

127

Fouls

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