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.

Jonathan

Brazil

Brazil33 yrs

Age

179 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career transfers

Bahia CSA
22 Jul 2022Free transfer
Botafogo Bahia
1 Jan 2022Free transfer
Coritiba Botafogo
1 Mar 2021Free transfer
Atletico Goianiense Água Santa
1 Jan 2020
Água Santa Atletico Goianiense
15 Aug 2016Loan

Injury record

Knock

Mar 2025

Calf Injury

Aug 2024 – Sept 2024

Thigh Injury

Jun 2024 – Jul 2024

Foot Injury

Apr 2024

Recent form

vs São Bernardo

Serie B · 1–2

18'6.2

@ America Mineiro

Serie B · 2–1

16'6.6

vs Fortaleza EC

Serie B · 4–0

@ Guarani Campinas

Paulista - A1 · 2–0

16'6.9

vs Palmeiras

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

10'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2026	Botafogo SP	9	0	0	6.80
2025	Criciuma	10	1	0	7.20
2024	Criciuma	26	0	1	6.62
2023	Criciuma	23	0	1	6.68
2022	Bahia	13	0	0	6.84
2022	CSA	9	0	0	6.44
2021	Botafogo	16	0	0	7.02
2020	Coritiba	30	1	0	6.92
2020	Água Santa	3	0	0	6.90
2019	Atletico Goianiense	28	1	4	7.10
2018	Atletico Goianiense	14	0	1	—
2017	Atletico Goianiense	24	0	0	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

162

Fouls

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