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.

A. Watts

USA

USA25 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

USA

Nationality

Career clubs

St. Louis City

2023–2025

141 apps⚽ 1

St. Louis City II

2022–2024

67 apps⚽ 6

Louisville City

2021–2022

20 apps

Career transfers

St. Louis CityWatts Akil
30 Dec 2025Free transfer
—Mallorca II
1 Jul 2018

Honours

MLS Next Pro

Runner-up

USA · 1× (2022)

USL Championship

Runner-up

USA · 1× (2019)

Concacaf U17

Runner-up

N/C America · 1× (2016/2017)

Competitions

Major League Soccer· USA

US Open Cup· USA

MLS Next Pro· USA

USL Championship· USA

Leagues Cup· World

CONCACAF Champions League· World

Recent form

vs Nashville SC

Major League Soccer · 3–1

19'6.6

@ FC Dallas

Major League Soccer · 0–3

20'6.2

vs Portland Timbers

Major League Soccer · 2–1

8'6.5

@ Real Salt Lake

Major League Soccer · 2–3

@ Houston Dynamo

Major League Soccer · 0–1

75'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	St. Louis City	55	1	1	6.62
2024	St. Louis City	24	0	1	6.83
2023	St. Louis City	100	0	3	6.57
2022	St. Louis City II	29	6	0	—
2021	Louisville City	20	0	0	—

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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