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.

L. Ridehalgh

England

England35 yrs

Age

178 cm

Height

72 kg

Weight

Defence

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career transfers

Bradford Guiseley AFC
16 Sept 2024Free transfer
Tranmere Bradford
1 Jul 2021Free transfer
Huddersfield Tranmere
4 Jan 2014
Huddersfield Tranmere
28 Sept 2013Loan
Rotherham Huddersfield
30 Apr 2013
Huddersfield Rotherham
22 Nov 2012Loan
Huddersfield Chesterfield
24 Aug 2012Loan
Huddersfield Chesterfield
5 Jan 2012Loan
Huddersfield Swindon Town
25 Sept 2011Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Aug 2018

Suspended

Aug 2018

Suspended

Dec 2014

Suspended

Sept 2013 – Oct 2013

Recent form

@ Barrow

League Two · 2–1

@ Grimsby

League Two · 1–1

vs Tranmere

League Two · 2–0

@ Harrogate Town

League Two · 0–3

63'6.6

vs Notts County

League Two · 0–3

90'6.9

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2023	Bradford	40	1	1	6.73
2022	Bradford	31	0	3	6.90
2021	Bradford	33	0	2	7.02
2020	Tranmere	51	0	1	6.76
2019	Tranmere	31	1	0	6.71
2018	Tranmere	6	0	0	6.97

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

101

Fouls

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