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.

G. Middleton

Scotland

Scotland25 yrs

Player

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1 January 2000

Born

Age

175 cm cm

Height

70 kg kg

Weight

Midfield — left

Typical role

Scotland

Nationality

Career transfers

Dundee Utd Doncaster
1 Jul 2025Free transfer
ST Johnstone Dundee Utd
29 Jul 2022
ST Johnstone Rangers
1 Jun 2022
Rangers ST Johnstone
6 Aug 2021Loan
ST Johnstone Rangers
1 Jul 2021
Rangers ST Johnstone
25 Jan 2021Loan
Bradford Rangers
1 Jul 2020
Rangers Hibernian
13 Aug 2019Loan
Norwich Rangers
1 Jul 2018

Recent form

vs Lincoln

League One · 0–2

13'6.5

vs Reading

League One · 1–0

@ Exeter City

League One · 0–3

69'6.9

vs Mansfield Town

League One · 0–2

25'6.6

vs Port Vale

League One · 1–0

22'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2025	Doncaster	52	1	6	6.76
2024	Dundee Utd	38	2	4	6.83
2022	Dundee Utd	32	3	2	6.72
2021	ST Johnstone	32	1	1	6.63
2020	ST Johnstone	12	2	0	6.78
2019	Bradford	3	0	0	6.67
2018	Rangers	6	1	0	6.54

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

Frequently asked questions

Which team does G. Middleton play for?+

G. Middleton represents Scotland.

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