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. Gilbey

England

England31 yrs

Age

183 cm

Height

73 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Milton Keynes Dons

2023–2025

139 apps⚽ 37

Charlton

2021–2022

41 apps⚽ 3

Stevenage

2022

39 apps⚽ 3

Career transfers

Charlton Milton Keynes Dons
1 Jul 2023Free transfer
Stevenage Charlton
1 Jun 2023
Charlton Stevenage
1 Sept 2022Loan
Milton Keynes Dons Charlton
12 Aug 2020
Wigan Milton Keynes Dons
31 Aug 2017
Colchester Wigan
1 Jul 2016
Newport County Colchester
1 Jul 2013
Colchester Newport County
27 Mar 2013Loan

Injury record

Inactive

Apr 2025

Competitions

Recent form

@ Fleetwood Town

League Two · 1–1

90'6.9

vs Tranmere

League Two · 3–0

⚽ 190'8.9

@ Crewe

League Two · 3–1

⚽ 190'7.5

vs Bromley

League Two · 2–1

90'6.6

@ Oldham

League Two · 1–1

90'6.7

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Milton Keynes Dons	45	12	4	7.08
2024	Milton Keynes Dons	44	11	1	7.03
2023	Milton Keynes Dons	50	14	10	7.22
2022	Stevenage	40	3	5	6.90
2021	Charlton	40	3	1	6.74

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

372

Fouls

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