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.

Marcos Rocha

Brazil

Brazil37 yrs

Age

176 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Palmeiras

2021–2025

196 apps⚽ 3

Gremio

2025

12 apps

Career transfers

Palmeiras Gremio
19 Aug 2025Transfer
Atletico-MG Palmeiras
10 Jan 2019Transfer
Atletico-MG Palmeiras
3 Jan 2018Loan
America Mineiro Atletico-MG
7 Jan 2012

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Sept 2025

Calf Injury

Apr 2025 – May 2025

Thigh Injury

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Thigh Injury

Sept 2024 – Oct 2024

12 recorded match-day injury flags in the corpus.

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

CONMEBOL Recopa· World

FIFA Club World Cup· World

Recent form

vs Santos

Serie A

vs Palestino

CONMEBOL Sudamericana · 2–0

@ Bahia

Serie A · 1–1

60'7.0

@ Confiança

Copa Do Brasil · 3–0

27'6.9

vs Flamengo

Serie A · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Palmeiras	28	0	1	7.15
2024	Palmeiras	50	0	8	7.09
2023	Palmeiras	42	2	2	7.06
2022	Palmeiras	52	0	9	7.20
2021	Palmeiras	36	1	0	7.00

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

471

Fouls

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