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.

J. Ironside

England

England32 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

75 kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Doncaster

2023–2025

101 apps⚽ 30

Tranmere

2024–2025

44 apps⚽ 6

Cambridge United

2021–2022

97 apps⚽ 21

Career transfers

Doncaster Tranmere
1 Sept 2025Transfer
Cambridge United Doncaster
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Macclesfield Cambridge United
1 Aug 2020Free transfer
York Kidderminster Harriers
7 Jan 2019
Kidderminster Harriers York
12 Nov 2018Loan
Hartlepool Alfreton Town
16 Jan 2015Free transfer
Sheffield Utd Hartlepool
21 Nov 2014Loan
Harrogate Town Sheffield Utd
27 Apr 2014
Sheffield Utd Harrogate Town
13 Feb 2014Loan
FC Halifax Town Sheffield Utd
6 Jan 2014
Sheffield Utd FC Halifax Town
11 Nov 2013Loan

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Inactive

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Competitions

Recent form

vs Grimsby

League Two · 1–1

37'7.3

@ Milton Keynes Dons

League Two · 0–3

52'6.3

@ Cheltenham

League Two · 3–1

13'6.2

vs Bristol Rovers

League Two · 1–2

vs Colchester

League Two · 0–1

76'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Tranmere	44	6	2	6.66
2024	Doncaster	46	6	1	6.78
2023	Doncaster	55	24	7	7.07
2022	Cambridge United	51	6	2	6.63
2021	Cambridge United	46	15	3	6.85

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

482

Fouls

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