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.

C. Kirk

England

England28 yrs

Age

185 cm

Height

70 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Barrow

2024

21 apps

Charlton

2022–2023

34 apps⚽ 4

Crewe

2021–2023

16 apps

Blackpool

2021

9 apps

Career transfers

Barrow Altrincham
29 Jul 2025Free transfer
Barrow Altrincham
29 Jun 2025Free transfer
Charlton Crewe
1 Feb 2024Free transfer
Burton Albion Charlton
1 Jul 2023
Charlton Burton Albion
31 Jan 2023Loan
Blackpool Charlton
1 Jul 2022
Charlton Blackpool
27 Jan 2022Loan
Crewe Charlton
12 Aug 2021Free transfer

Injury record

Suspended

Feb 2017

Competitions

League Two· England

League One· England

FA Cup· England

Championship· England

League Cup· England

EFL Trophy· England

Recent form

vs Harrogate Town

League Two · 0–2

22'6.7

vs Bradford

League Two · 2–2

@ Tranmere

League Two · 1–1

@ Salford City

League Two · 0–3

@ Walsall

League Two · 0–1

27'6.3

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Barrow	21	0	0	6.66
2023	Crewe	24	1	0	6.73
2022	Charlton	26	3	1	6.68
2021	Blackpool	9	0	4	6.89

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

Fouls

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