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.

U. Godwin-Malife

England

England26 yrs

Age

180 cm

Height

79 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Burton Albion

2022–2025

134 apps⚽ 3

Forest Green

2021–2023

30 apps

Swindon Town

2023

2 apps

Career transfers

Swindon Town Burton Albion
25 Jun 2024
Forest Green Swindon Town
3 Aug 2023
Eastleigh Forest Green
16 Feb 2020
Forest Green Eastleigh
15 Jan 2020Loan
Oxford City Forest Green
24 Jan 2019

Injury record

Injury

Apr 2025

Injury

Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

Injury

Aug 2021 – Oct 2021

Competitions

Recent form

@ Leyton Orient

League One · 2–2

90'6.3

vs Exeter City

League One · 1–1

🅰 190'7.3

@ Peterborough

League One · 1–1

90'7.0

vs AFC Wimbledon

League One · 1–0

90'7.3

@ Mansfield Town

League One · 0–0

90'7.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Burton Albion	42	2	3	6.91
2024	Burton Albion	68	1	4	6.79
2023	Swindon Town	2	0	3	7.30
2022	Burton Albion	24	0	0	6.58
2021	Forest Green	30	0	2	6.62

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

142

Fouls

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