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.

Renato

Brazil

Brazil34 yrs

Age

190 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Novorizontino

2023–2025

98 apps⚽ 1

Vila Nova

2021–2022

76 apps⚽ 1

Sepahan FC

2022

31 apps

Aparecidense

2021

13 apps

Career transfers

Vila Nova Sepahan FC
1 Aug 2022Free transfer
Aparecidense Vila Nova
17 May 2021Free transfer
CRAC Aparecidense
9 Sept 2020
CRAC Penapolense
20 Jul 2020Loan
Água Santa CRAC
22 Dec 2019
Caldense Água Santa
14 May 2019
CRAC Caldense
9 Oct 2018
Santa Cruz CRAC
22 Jun 2018Free transfer
Ituano Santa Cruz
1 Jan 2018
Avai Ituano
8 Dec 2016
Ituano Avai
1 Jun 2016Loan
Luverdense Ituano
1 Jan 2015

Injury record

ACL Knee Injury

Apr 2025

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Persian Gulf Pro League· Iran

Goiano - 1· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Paulista - A2· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Copa Verde· Brazil

Recent form

@ São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–1

@ Cuiaba

Serie B · 0–0

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

vs Criciuma

Serie B · 1–1

38'7.3

@ Coritiba

Serie B · 0–0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Novorizontino	11	1	6.83
2024	Novorizontino	42	0	6.92
2023	Novorizontino	45	0	6.86
2022	Vila Nova	64	1	6.86
2021	Vila Nova	56	0	6.97

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

117

Fouls

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