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.

Patrick William

Brazil

Brazil28 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Kyoto Sanga

2025

18 apps

Rio Ave

2022–2024

112 apps⚽ 5

Estoril

2021

3 apps

Famalicao

2021

1 apps

Career transfers

Kyoto Sanga Bucheon FC 1995
15 Jan 2026Free transfer
Kyoto SangaPatrick William
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Kyoto Sanga Bucheon FC 1995
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
Rio Ave Kyoto Sanga
20 Jan 2025Transfer
Famalicao Rio Ave
9 Jul 2022
Famalicao Estoril
17 Aug 2021Loan
Vila Nova Famalicao
31 Jul 2019
Ceara Vila Nova
1 Jan 2019
Tupi Ceara
9 Jan 2018
Cruzeiro Tupi
1 May 2017Loan

Honours

Cearense 1

Winner

Brazil · 1× (2018)

Competitions

Primeira Liga· Portugal

Taça da Liga· Portugal

J1 League· Japan

Taça de Portugal· Portugal

J-League Cup· Japan

Recent form

@ Ulsan Hyundai FC

K League 1 · 0–1

82'6.0

@ Pohang Steelers

K League 1 · 0–0

62'7.0

vs Shimizu S-pulse

J1 League · 0–1

vs Tokyo Verdy

J1 League · 1–0

@ Avispa Fukuoka

J1 League · 2–2

12'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Kyoto Sanga	18	0	0	6.78
2024	Rio Ave	16	1	0	6.61
2023	Rio Ave	62	2	1	6.74
2022	Rio Ave	34	2	1	6.88
2021	Estoril	4	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

149

Fouls

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