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.

Luiz Felipe

Brazil

Brazil32 yrs

Age

187 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence — centre

Typical role

Brazil

Nationality

Career clubs

Goias

2025

19 apps⚽ 2

Santos

2021–2024

69 apps⚽ 1

Atletico Goianiense

2023–2024

47 apps⚽ 2

Career transfers

Santos Goias
31 Dec 2025Free transfer
Goias Santos
30 Dec 2025Return from loan
Santos Goias
3 Jan 2025Loan
Santos Atletico Goianiense
1 Aug 2023Loan
Parana Santos
18 Feb 2016
Duque de Caxias Parana
1 Jan 2015
Caxias Duque de Caxias
4 Jan 2014

Injury record

Muscle Injury

Jun 2025

Knee Injury

May 2024 – Jun 2024

Competitions

Serie A· Brazil

Serie B· Brazil

Goiano - 1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Sudamericana· World

Copa Do Brasil· Brazil

Paulista - A1· Brazil

CONMEBOL Libertadores· World

Copa Verde· Brazil

Recent form

vs Botafogo SP

Serie B · 1–0

@ Cruzeiro

Copa Do Brasil · 0–1

vs Vila Nova

Serie B · 1–0

20'7.0

@ Fortaleza EC

Serie B · 1–4

@ São Bernardo

Serie B · 0–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Goias	19	2	0	7.01
2024	Atletico Goianiense	31	1	0	6.76
2023	Atletico Goianiense	31	1	1	7.08
2022	Santos	18	1	1	7.08
2021	Santos	36	0	3	7.03

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

190

Fouls

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