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.

M. Namora

Forward

Typical role

Career clubs

Boavista

2021–2024

10 apps

Vianense

2023

5 apps

Leixoes

2023

2 apps

Felgueiras 1932

2022

13 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

FC Differdange 03Machado Cerejeira Namora Manuel Maria Melo
10 Oct 2025Free transfer
BoavistaFC Differdange 03
17 Aug 2025Free transfer
Vianense Boavista
1 Jul 2024
Boavista Vianense
2 Feb 2024Loan
Leixoes Boavista
30 Jan 2024
Boavista Leixoes
8 Aug 2023Loan
Felgueiras 1932 Boavista
1 Jul 2023
Boavista Felgueiras 1932
14 Jul 2022Loan
Gondomar SC Braga B
17 May 2019

Injury record

Injury

Sept 2024 – Nov 2024

Competitions

Liga 3· Portugal

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

Segunda Liga· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

Recent form

@ Farense

Primeira Liga · 1–0

vs Santa Clara

Primeira Liga · 1–0

@ Benfica

Primeira Liga · 0–3

18'6.7

vs Estrela

Primeira Liga · 0–1

@ Estoril

Primeira Liga · 1–2

62'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Boavista	8	0	6.47
2023	Vianense	7	0	—
2022	Felgueiras 1932	13	2	—
2021	Boavista	2	0	6.30

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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