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.

E. Embleton

England

England27 yrs

Age

173 cm

Height

66 kg

Weight

Midfield

Typical role

England

Nationality

Career clubs

Sunderland

2021–2024

72 apps⚽ 11

Blackpool

2024

23 apps⚽ 1

Carlisle

2024

18 apps

Derby

2023

2 apps

Career transfers

Blackpool Carlisle
2 Jan 2025Transfer
Sunderland Blackpool
8 Aug 2024
Derby Sunderland
10 Jan 2024
Sunderland Derby
1 Sept 2023Loan
Blackpool Sunderland
1 Jun 2021
Sunderland Blackpool
1 Feb 2021Loan
Grimsby Sunderland
1 Jul 2019
Sunderland Grimsby
30 Aug 2018Loan

Competitions

League One· England

Championship· England

Friendlies Clubs· World

Recent form

vs Salford City

League Two · 2–2

27'6.6

@ Cheltenham

League Two · 2–3

🅰 122'7.2

@ Accrington ST

League Two · 1–1

20'6.7

@ Chesterfield

League Two · 1–2

11'3.3

@ Doncaster

League Two · 0–3

16'6.2

Season by season

Season	Team	Apps	Goals	Assists	Rating
2024	Blackpool	41	1	5	6.69
2023	Derby	2	0	0	6.55
2022	Sunderland	25	2	2	6.72
2021	Sunderland	47	9	8	6.98

Discipline

Yellow cards

Red cards

109

Fouls

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