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.

G. Nurse

England

England27 yrs

Age

181 cm

Height

78 kg

Weight

Defence — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Shrewsbury

2021–2025

119 apps

Cheltenham

2025

14 apps

Bristol City

2021

0 apps

Career transfers

Shrewsbury Cheltenham
7 Jan 2026Free transfer
Solihull Moors Shrewsbury
3 Jan 2026Return from loan
Shrewsbury Solihull Moors
4 Dec 2025Loan
Yeovil Town Shrewsbury
14 Nov 2025Return from loan
ShrewsburyNurse George
15 Oct 2025Free transfer
Shrewsbury Yeovil Town
15 Oct 2025Loan
Bristol City Shrewsbury
28 Jul 2021

Injury record

Injury

Feb 2025

Competitions

Championship· England

Recent form

vs Colchester

League Two · 1–4

73'6.2

@ Bristol Rovers

League Two · 0–4

68'6.2

vs Tranmere

League Two · 1–3

10'6.7

vs Newport County

League Two · 1–0

90'7.2

vs Gillingham

League Two · 2–1

31'7.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Cheltenham	15	1	6.57
2024	Shrewsbury	52	0	6.68
2023	Shrewsbury	0	0	—
2022	Shrewsbury	13	0	6.98
2021	Shrewsbury	53	6	6.81

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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