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.

R. Bowman

England

England34 yrs

Age

188 cm cm

Height

76 kg kg

Weight

Forward — left

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Cheltenham

2024

21 apps⚽ 3

Shrewsbury

2021–2023

135 apps⚽ 22

Career transfers

CheltenhamBowman Ryan
8 Jul 2025Free transfer
Shrewsbury Cheltenham
26 Jul 2024Free transfer
Exeter City Shrewsbury
1 Jul 2021
Motherwell Exeter City
2 Jan 2019
Gateshead Motherwell
31 Aug 2016
Torquay Gateshead
17 Jul 2015
York Torquay
3 Jul 2014
Hereford United York
1 Jul 2013Free transfer
Carlisle Darlington
3 Aug 2011Free transfer
Carlisle Workington
19 Oct 2010Loan
Carlisle Workington
14 Feb 2010Loan

Injury record

Suspended

Mar 2019

Suspended

Nov 2013 – Dec 2013

Suspended

Aug 2013 – Sept 2013

Competitions

Recent form

vs Barrow

League Two · 3–2

@ Harrogate Town

League Two · 0–2

vs Colchester

EFL Trophy · 2–1

@ Port Vale

League Two · 0–0

66'6.6

vs Notts County

League Two · 3–5

⚽ 145'7.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Cheltenham	21	3	1	6.55
2023	Shrewsbury	44	5	1	6.67
2022	Shrewsbury	44	4	1	6.52
2021	Shrewsbury	47	13	3	6.71

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

311

Fouls

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