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.

Rodrigo Angelotti

Brazil

Brazil27 yrs

Age

185 cm cm

Height

79 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Kagoshima United

2025

23 apps⚽ 5

Imabari

2024–2025

17 apps

Kashiwa Reysol

2021–2024

29 apps⚽ 4

Omiya Ardija

2023

36 apps⚽ 5

Career transfers

Kagoshima United Seongnam FC
15 Jan 2026Free transfer
Imabari Kagoshima United
20 Jan 2025Free transfer
Kashiwa Reysol Imabari
22 Jan 2024
Omiya Ardija Kashiwa Reysol
1 Jan 2024
Kashiwa Reysol Omiya Ardija
9 Jan 2023Loan
RB Bragantino Kashiwa Reysol
15 Jan 2021
RB Brasil RB Bragantino
1 Sept 2020
RB Bragantino RB Brasil
1 Aug 2020Loan
RB Brasil RB Bragantino
1 Apr 2020
RB Bragantino RB Brasil
1 Jan 2020Loan
Ituano RB Bragantino
11 Sept 2019Free transfer

Competitions

Recent form

@ Jubilo Iwata

J1 League · 2–2

10'6.3

vs FC Tokyo

J1 League · 3–6

21'6.2

@ Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 1–1

45'6.9

vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

J1 League · 2–3

16'6.2

@ Kyoto Sanga

J1 League · 2–1

13'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2025	Kagoshima United	23	5	7.23
2024	Imabari	17	0	—
2023	Omiya Ardija	36	5	—
2022	Kashiwa Reysol	15	1	6.51
2021	Kashiwa Reysol	14	3	6.32

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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