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.

Diego Gonçalves

Brazil

Brazil31 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Criciuma

2025

40 apps⚽ 10

Mirassol

2025

6 apps

Juventude

2025

0 apps

Career transfers

Goias Mirassol
1 Jan 2024
Mirassol Goias
10 Jan 2023Loan
Mirassol Botafogo
10 Jun 2021Loan
Internacional Ferroviária
12 Jan 2019
Internacional Ventforet Kofu
20 Jul 2018Loan
Internacional Parana
1 Jan 2018Loan
Portuguesa Internacional
1 Oct 2016
Fluminense Olhanense
1 Jul 2013Free transfer

Injury record

Calf Injury

Nov 2024 – Dec 2024

Thigh Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

Muscle Injury

Jul 2024

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Gaúcho - 1· Brazil

Recent form

vs Atletico Goianiense

Serie B · 1–1

77'6.7

@ Juventude

Serie B · 0–0

29'6.7

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

14'6.7

@ Goias

Serie B · 0–1

71'6.9

vs Athletic Club

Serie B · 1–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Criciuma	46	10	3	7.00

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

228

Fouls

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