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.

Ezequiel

Brazil

Brazil27 yrs

Age

167 cm

Height

64 kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Athletic Club

2025

19 apps⚽ 1

FK Spartak Zdrepceva KRV

2025

12 apps⚽ 1

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

2021–2024

101 apps⚽ 7

Career transfers

Athletic Club FK Spartak Zdrepceva KRV
18 Jan 2026Free transfer
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Athletic Club
24 Mar 2025Free transfer
Botafogo Sanfrecce Hiroshima
11 Jan 2020Transfer
Botafogo Cruzeiro
1 Sept 2019Loan
Botafogo Sport Recife
3 Jan 2019Loan

Injury record

Muscle Injury

May 2025 – Jun 2025

Competitions

AFC Champions League Two· World

Recent form

vs Napredak

Super Liga · 0–3

45'6.3

@ Mladost Lucani

Super Liga · 1–2

🅰 182'7.2

@ Radnicki 1923

Super Liga · 0–4

83'6.5

vs TSC Backa Topola

Super Liga · 1–4

90'6.6

@ Javor

Super Liga · 0–1

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	FK Spartak Zdrepceva KRV	31	2	4	6.76
2024	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	11	1	0	6.60
2023	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	35	1	4	6.83
2022	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	15	1	0	6.53
2021	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	40	4	2	6.83

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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