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.

Z. Hemming

England

England25 yrs

Age

188 cm

Height

80 kg

Weight

Goalkeeper

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Chesterfield

2025

41 apps

ST Mirren

2023–2024

65 apps

Leyton Orient

2024

15 apps

Kilmarnock

2021–2022

54 apps

Career transfers

ST Mirren Middlesbrough
1 Jul 2025
Middlesbrough Chesterfield
20 Jun 2025Transfer
Middlesbrough Chesterfield
31 May 2025Transfer
Middlesbrough ST Mirren
3 Jan 2025Loan
Leyton Orient Middlesbrough
1 Jan 2025Return from loan
Middlesbrough Leyton Orient
23 Jul 2024Loan
Middlesbrough Blyth Spartans
23 Nov 2019Loan
Middlesbrough Hartlepool
6 Nov 2019Loan
Middlesbrough Darlington 1883
20 Oct 2018Loan

Competitions

Premiership· Scotland

League Two· England

Championship· Scotland

Challenge Cup· Scotland

Recent form

@ Notts County

League Two · 0–0

vs Notts County

League Two · 0–1

@ Swindon Town

League Two · 2–1

@ Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–1

vs Grimsby

League Two · 2–1

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Assists	Rating
2025	Chesterfield	41	1	6.82
2024	ST Mirren	34	0	6.71
2023	ST Mirren	46	0	6.90
2022	Kilmarnock	15	0	6.42
2021	Kilmarnock	39	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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