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.

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Cape VerdeCape Verde31 yrs

Age

178 cm cm

Height

Forward

Typical role

Cape Verde

Nationality

Career clubs

Persib Bandung

2024

19 apps

FK Aksu

2023–2024

8 apps⚽ 2

Ararat-Armenia

2021–2022

56 apps⚽ 21

Cape Verde Islands

2021–2022

0 apps

Career transfers

Ararat-Armenia FK Aksu
12 Aug 2023Free transfer
Ararat-Armenia Ararat-Armenia
6 Jul 2021
Viitorul Constanta Ararat-Armenia
26 Feb 2019
Dordrecht Viitorul Constanta
23 Jan 2018
Fortuna Sittard Dordrecht
17 Aug 2017Free transfer

Competitions

Premier League· Armenia

Liga 1· Indonesia

Premier League· Kazakhstan

AFC Champions League Two· World

Cup· Armenia

UEFA Europa Conference League· World

Friendlies· World

World Cup - Qualification Africa· World

Recent form

vs Hangzhou Greentown

AFC Champions League Two · 3–4

45'6.6

@ Port FC

AFC Champions League Two · 2–2

65'6.9

@ Home United

AFC Champions League Two · 3–2

🅰 125'7.3

vs Home United

AFC Champions League Two · 1–1

13'6.3

@ Hangzhou Greentown

AFC Champions League Two · 0–1

20'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Persib Bandung	19	0	6.80
2023	FK Aksu	8	2	—
2022	Ararat-Armenia	23	2	—
2021	Ararat-Armenia	33	19	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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