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.

Diogo Mateus

Brazil

Brazil33 yrs

Age

172 cm

Height

67 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Operario-PR

2025

32 apps

Guarani Campinas

2021–2024

112 apps⚽ 8

Ferroviária

2021

9 apps

Career transfers

CRB Ferroviária
1 Jan 2019
Ferroviária CRB
2 Apr 2018Loan
Vitoria Criciuma
1 Feb 2017
Ponte Preta Vitoria
11 Aug 2016
Vitoria Ponte Preta
1 Apr 2016
Internacional Vitoria
6 May 2015
Portimonense Internacional
1 Jan 2014
Internacional Portimonense
1 Jul 2013Free transfer
Internacional FC Porto
1 Jul 2012Loan

Injury record

Thigh Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Competitions

Serie B· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

Paranaense - 1· Brazil

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Recent form

@ Palmeiras

Paulista - A1 · 0–4

45'6.2

@ Botafogo SP

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

90'7.5

vs Mirassol

Paulista - A1 · 1–0

@ Corinthians

Paulista - A1 · 0–3

90'5.9

vs Primavera SP

Paulista - A1 · 1–2

45'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Operario-PR	32	0	0	6.65
2024	Guarani Campinas	15	1	0	6.85
2023	Guarani Campinas	46	2	1	6.93
2022	Guarani Campinas	30	4	2	6.85
2021	Guarani Campinas	30	1	4	6.91

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

290

Fouls

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