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.

C. Aneke

England

England32 yrs

Player

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3 July 1993

Born

Age

191 cm cm

Height

83 kg kg

Weight

Forward

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

ShrewsburyAneke Chuks
28 Jan 2026End of career
ShrewsburyAneke Chuks
17 Jan 2026Free transfer
Charlton Shrewsbury
7 Sept 2025Free transfer
Birmingham Charlton
14 Jan 2022
Charlton Birmingham
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Milton Keynes Dons Charlton
1 Jul 2019Free transfer
Zulte Waregem Milton Keynes Dons
2 Aug 2016Free transfer
Arsenal Zulte Waregem
1 Jul 2014
Arsenal Crewe
2 Aug 2013Loan
Crewe Arsenal
1 Jun 2013
Arsenal Crewe
31 Jan 2013Loan
Arsenal Crewe
8 Sept 2012Loan
Arsenal Preston
23 Mar 2012Loan
Arsenal Stevenage
24 Nov 2011Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Jan 2018 – Feb 2018

Suspended

Jan 2018

Suspended

Apr 2015

Suspended

Jan 2015 – Feb 2015

Suspended

Apr 2014

Suspended

Sept 2012

Recent form

@ Wolves

FA Cup · 1–6

vs Bristol Rovers

League Two · 0–3

9'6.9

@ Grimsby

League Two · 0–1

@ Cheltenham

League Two · 1–3

vs Chesterfield

League Two · 0–1

10'6.5

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Shrewsbury	19	1	0	6.56
2024	Charlton	33	1	5	6.73
2023	Charlton	18	2	2	6.86
2022	Charlton	17	3	1	6.78
2021	Birmingham	26	2	0	6.67
2021	Charlton	10	4	0	6.99
2020	Charlton	41	16	3	7.05
2019	Charlton	20	1	1	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

189

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does C. Aneke play for?+

C. Aneke represents England.

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