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.

R. Leak

Wales

Wales27 yrs

Age

191 cm cm

Height

83 kg kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

Wales

Nationality

Career clubs

Ross County

2023–2024

56 apps

Salford City

2022–2023

47 apps⚽ 2

Burton Albion

2021

22 apps⚽ 1

Career transfers

Salford City Ross County
8 Aug 2023
Burton Albion Salford City
18 Jul 2022
Burgos Burton Albion
28 Jul 2021Free transfer
Wolves Burgos
10 Jul 2019Loan
Wolves—
1 Jul 2018Loan
Wolves AFC Telford United
12 Jan 2018Loan
Wolves The New Saints
31 Aug 2017Loan

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

Recent form

@ Aberdeen

Premiership · 2–1

75'7.5

vs Heart Of Midlothian

Premiership · 2–2

45'6.2

@ Dundee

Premiership · 3–0

90'7.5

vs ST Mirren

Premiership · 1–2

@ Hibernian

Premiership · 1–3

69'6.0

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Rating
2024	Ross County	20	0	6.83
2023	Ross County	36	0	6.93
2022	Salford City	47	2	6.94
2021	Burton Albion	22	1	7.05

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

104

Fouls

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